Outside Consultant / Sales Representative
The Outside Consultant / Sales Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for promoting company products and services, building and maintaining customer relationships, and achieving sales and profit goals within an assigned territory. This role involves developing new business, penetrating existing accounts, providing product knowledge and training, and participating in sales meetings and company events. The position requires travel, strong sales and communication skills, and the ability to work some non-traditional hours to meet customer needs.
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Outside Consultant / Sales Representative to manage a foodservice sales territory based in Virginia, MN. This outside sales role focuses on building relationships with restaurant and institutional customers, growing revenue within an assigned territory, and delivering value through product and service recommendations.
What You’ll Do
- Drive territory growth by developing new business and expanding existing accounts.
- Follow account stratification and prospecting plans to qualify and convert leads.
- Build strong customer relationships; provide product information, tasting/training, and value-added support.
- Recommend product mixes and pricing based on customer needs and market trends.
- Troubleshoot order issues, coordinate with credit and operations, and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Prepare sales quotes, menu suggestions, sales records, and periodic reports.
- Attend district meetings, customer events, and required training sessions.
- Use a personal vehicle to visit customers, conventions, and company meetings as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related field OR HSD/GED plus 3 years of relevant experience (restaurant management, B2B/outside sales) or equivalent experience (including completion of applicable sales internships).
- Proven outside sales experience or restaurant management background.
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the assigned territory.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English. Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Prior foodservice or restaurant sales experience.
- Culinary or chef background.
- Strong consultative selling, relationship-building, and customer-service skills.
- Experience with territory management, account analysis, and sales reporting.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary plus bonus/incentive opportunities.
- Posted compensation range: $42,000 - $70,000 per year (provided in compliance with applicable state law).
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (where applicable), company cell phone.
- Career development and specialized sales training.
- Robust benefits including 401(k) with matching and employee stock purchase program.
- Monthly and annual sales recognition programs.
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Virginia, MN (must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the territory).
- Employment type: Full-time (contractor options may also apply per posting).
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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