Sales Consultant - Alpharetta/Cumming, GA
The Sales Consultant at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales activities within the Alpharetta/Cumming, GA territory, focusing on building and maintaining customer relationships to achieve sales and profit goals. This role involves developing new business, penetrating existing accounts, providing product knowledge and training, and managing customer needs including some non-traditional hours and travel. The position offers career growth, competitive compensation, and requires strong communication, sales skills, and a valid driver's license.
About Careertakes
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Overview
This outside Sales Consultant role supports a Confidential Client in foodservice distribution covering the Alpharetta/Cumming, GA territory (zip 30337). The position focuses on developing and maintaining customer relationships, growing sales, and helping foodservice operators succeed. Travel up to 25% may be required. Compensation shown in source listings is algorithmic and provided for comparison only.
What You’ll Do
- Develop new business and deepen relationships with existing accounts to drive profitable sales growth within an assigned territory.
- Identify, qualify, and prioritize prospects following account stratification goals.
- Assess customer business needs and recommend product and service mixes to meet those needs.
- Monitor market trends, product innovations, and competitor activity; incorporate insights into customer conversations.
- Provide product information, practical training, and menu suggestions to customer personnel.
- Answer product, pricing, availability, and usage questions.
- Drive a personal vehicle to customer locations, conventions, and company meetings as needed.
- Manage account receivables in coordination with credit teams; collect balances within approved credit terms.
- Coordinate order and delivery issues with the transportation team and troubleshoot order exceptions (out-of-stock, special orders, low inventory).
- Participate in customer events, promotions, and sales/district meetings.
- Prepare and maintain sales reports, budgets, quotes, and customer files; complete required administrative tasks.
- Engage in ongoing training and assist in onboarding or mentoring new employees as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
Who We’re Looking For (Qualifications)
Required Education / Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR
- High school diploma/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B/outside sales experience, or comparable hands-on experience (including completion of an approved sales internship).
Preferred
- Bilingual candidates preferred.
- Prior restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience is a plus.
Certificates, Licenses & Registrations
- Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
- Current automobile insurance meeting minimum coverage limits: Bodily injury $100,000 each person / $300,000 each accident; Property damage $100,000.
Other Requirements
- Pass employment-related testing.
- Sign Confidential Client’s protective covenants agreement as required.
- Reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Skills & Competencies
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
- Proven sales ability and persuasiveness; strong follow-up and account management.
- Building trust and customer loyalty through consultative selling.
- Time management, adaptability, and the ability to work independently in the field.
Compensation & Benefits
- The source listing included an estimated annual pay figure for comparison; actual compensation will depend on experience, skills, and location.
- Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement where required by law; company cell phone provided.
- Career pathing, specialized sales training, monthly and annual rewards and recognition.
- Robust benefits including 401(k) with matching and employee stock purchase plan (details provided by Confidential Client).
About the Industry & Employer
Confidential Client is hiring within the sales / foodservice distribution sector. This client serves foodservice operators and partner restaurants with products, training, and distribution services. The role is a frontline sales position with opportunities for development and recognition within a purpose-driven organization.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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