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, Foodservice Distribution (Sales).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This outside sales role focuses on building lasting relationships with foodservice customers, driving profitable sales growth across an assigned territory, and helping customers succeed through product expertise and service.

• Develop new business and grow existing accounts to meet sales and profit goals.
• Qualify prospects and pursue opportunities aligned with account stratification.
• Assess customer needs and recommend product and service mixes to meet goals.
• Track market trends, product innovations, and competitor activity; share insights with customers.
• Provide product training and practical guidance to customer staff.
• Resolve order/delivery issues and coordinate with operations and credit teams.
• Support company promotions, customer events, and sales/district meetings.
• Prepare sales quotes, menu suggestions, budgets, and routine sales reports.
• Mentor and assist in training new sales team members as needed.

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Who We’re Looking For

• Minimum: HSD/GED plus 3 years’ experience in restaurant management, B2B/outside sales, or relatable experience (completion of a sales internship may be considered).
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related field; restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience preferred.
• Bilingual candidates (Mandarin and/or Hindi) are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance meeting the stated liability limits.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.

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Requirements & Conditions

• Must pass employment testing.
• Must sign the client’s Protective Covenants Agreement if requested.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.
• Ability to work occasional non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) as customer needs require.
• Drive personal vehicle for customer visits and company obligations (mileage/reimbursement policies apply per client guidelines).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base: $62,182 per year (estimated).
• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentives.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable, cell phone provided.
• Career pathing, specialized sales training, and recognition programs.
• Robust benefits: employee stock purchase opportunities, 401(k) with automatic matching, and additional benefits offered by the client.

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Skills & Competencies

• Strong sales ability and persuasiveness.
• Customer-focused with the ability to build trust and loyalty.
• Excellent follow-up, organization, and communication skills.
• Adaptable, able to manage work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable analyzing sales reports and making data-driven recommendations.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.