Bilingual Mandarin/Hindi Sales Consultant
The Bilingual Mandarin/Hindi Sales Consultant at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales activities including developing new business, managing existing accounts, and achieving sales and profit goals within the Houston territory. This role involves building strong customer relationships, providing product knowledge and training, and supporting customers' success in the foodservice industry. The position requires adaptability to non-traditional hours and offers career growth within a purpose-driven organization.
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an outside Bilingual Mandarin/Hindi Sales Consultant to manage a sales territory in Houston, TX. This role focuses on developing new business, growing existing accounts, and delivering consultative foodservice solutions to help customers succeed.
- Drive new business development and expand sales within assigned Houston territory
- Penetrate and grow existing accounts; minimize lost business
- Qualify prospects and execute territory account stratification goals
- Recommend product mixes and menu solutions based on customer needs and market trends
- Provide product information and hands-on training to customer staff
- Respond to customer questions on pricing, availability, and product use
- Coordinate with credit, transportation, and operations teams to resolve order/delivery issues
- Participate in promotions, customer events, and sales/district meetings
- Prepare sales reports, quotes, and menu suggestions; manage basic administrative tasks
Compensation & Employment Type
- Base salary: $100,000 per year (as listed in the source posting)
- Employment type: Full time; Contractor component listed in source (confirm at interview)
- Other compensation elements: bonus and promotional incentives, car allowance/mileage reimbursement where applicable, and cell phone provision
Who You Are / Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED plus 3 years restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or completion of relevant sales internship)
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and required automobile insurance limits
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Willing to reside in or relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory
- Must pass employment testing and sign the Confidential Client protective covenants agreement
Preferred:
- Bilingual in Mandarin and/or Hindi (ability to communicate with Mandarin/Hindi-speaking customers is strongly preferred)
- Previous restaurant management, foodservice sales, or chef experience
Skills & Competencies
- Strong consultative selling and relationship-building skills
- Sales ability and persuasiveness; follow-up discipline
- Ability to manage workload and adapt to changing priorities
- Effective communication and customer loyalty-building
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
Benefits & Career Development
- Competitive base pay plus bonus opportunities and promotional incentives
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (where applicable), cell phone provided
- Robust benefits package including 401(k) with matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (confirm plan details with the hiring team)
- Structured sales training and career pathing for entry-level and experienced sellers
- Monthly and annual sales recognition programs
Additional Details
- This is an outside sales position that may require occasional non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends or holidays) and travel within the assigned territory.
- The role requires driving a personal vehicle for customer visits and company business; candidates must maintain required auto insurance limits.
- This posting represents opportunities available through Confidential Client and is posted by Careertakes as a third-party recruiting partner.
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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