Entry-Level Outside Sales Rep
The Entry-Level Outside Sales Market Development Specialist at Confidential Client is responsible for building new customer relationships by selling a wide range of business supplies to local stores and restaurants within an assigned territory. This role involves prospecting, product demonstrations, pricing negotiations, and collaborating with inside sales and onboarding teams to ensure customer satisfaction and account growth. It offers a supportive culture with growth opportunities and competitive benefits in a dynamic, customer-facing sales environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Office & Foodservice Supply Distribution.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Outside Sales Representative (Outside Sales Market Development Specialist) in Bellmawr, NJ. This full-time role is a field sales position focused on building relationships with local businesses — restaurants, small retailers, and other commercial customers — to sell foodservice supplies, paper, janitorial products, shipping/packaging, and other everyday business essentials. This role is ideal if you enjoy meeting people, prospecting in the field, and growing a territory with coaching and support.
What You’ll Do
- Prospect and develop new business across an assigned territory by car and on foot
- Visit local restaurants, retail shops, and small businesses to introduce product solutions
- Build rapport with owners and purchasing decision-makers, understand needs, and present product and pricing options
- Demonstrate products and promotional materials; help customers get set up on web tools (e.g., online ordering)
- Follow up on leads, close new accounts, and coordinate with inside sales and onboarding teams for smooth customer transitions
- Attend regular branch sales meetings and collaborate with sales and delivery teams to service accounts
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in customer service, retail sales, or similar customer-facing roles
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in the field
- Ability to converse, read, and write in English
- Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) from a four-year college — preferred but not required
- Comfortable prospecting by car and on foot across an assigned territory
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $60,000 – $65,000 annually plus bonus opportunities
- Health: Blue Cross Blue Shield plans (in-network $0 deductible options available)
- Dental and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Short- and long-term disability
- Company-paid life insurance; supplemental life options
- Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
- Company-paid cell phone plan (unlimited texting, calling, and data; family add-on available)
- Paid holidays
- Monthly car allowance (varies by geography)
- Contest and vendor incentive opportunities
- Real career growth and promotion-from-within culture
Location & Travel
- Work location: Bellmawr, NJ — role requires regular travel throughout your assigned local territory.
- Field-based role; ability to prospect by car and on foot is required.
Why Careertakes is involved
Careertakes is a third-party recruiting partner assisting Confidential Client with this search. Candidates who apply may receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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