Sales Consultant - DFW/Irving/Grapevine/Southlake
The Sales Consultant at Confidential Client North Texas is responsible for outside sales activities, promoting products and services, and building strong relationships with new and existing foodservice customers within the assigned territory. This role focuses on achieving sales and profit goals through business development, market analysis, and customer support, requiring up to 50% travel and occasional non-traditional hours to meet client needs.
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.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
This is an outside sales role with a confidential client in the foodservice distribution sector. You will manage an assigned territory in the Arlington area and surrounding DFW markets, building relationships with new and existing accounts, helping customers succeed, and meeting sales and profit targets. The role requires regular travel (up to 50%), use of a personal vehicle, and flexibility to work non-traditional hours when required.
What You’ll Do
- Develop new business and expand existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth within an assigned territory.
- Prospect, qualify, and prioritize accounts per territory stratification goals.
- Research customer needs and recommend product/service mixes that meet those needs.
- Recommend products based on market trends and customer business objectives.
- Educate customers on products, pricing, availability, and product usage; provide on-site product training as needed.
- Drive a personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and company meetings.
- Coordinate with credit and transportation teams to manage account receivables and deliveries; troubleshoot order/process issues.
- Participate in customer events, promotions, and company sales meetings.
- Maintain accurate sales records, prepare quotes, menu suggestions, and sales reports.
- Review daily/weekly sales and margin reports and adjust strategies to meet targets.
- Mentor and assist with training new sales team members as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
Who We’re Looking For
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related field OR High School Diploma/GED with 3+ years of restaurant management, outside B2B sales, or comparable experience (Sysco Sales Internship or equivalent accepted).
- Valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
- Current automobile insurance meeting required limits.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
Preferred
- Bilingual candidates a plus.
- Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience preferred.
Other requirements
- Must pass employment testing.
- Must sign the employer’s protective covenants agreement.
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory.
Compensation & Schedule
- Employment type: Full-time (contractor/full-time options may be considered per client).
- Travel: Up to 50% within assigned territory; regular local driving required.
- Compensation details: The original posting contains an algorithmic estimate for pay. Actual compensation, bonus structure, car allowance (or mileage reimbursement where applicable), and other incentives will be determined by the confidential client based on experience and location. No specific salary range is being fabricated here.
Benefits & Career Development
- Competitive base pay plus bonus and promotional incentives (as offered by the confidential client).
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (state-dependent), cell phone provision.
- Robust benefits may include 401(k) matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other standard benefits depending on hire status.
- Structured sales training and clear career path opportunities for entry-level and experienced hires.
- Recognition programs and rewards for monthly/annual sales performance.
Key Competencies
- Building trust and customer loyalty
- Follow-up and account management
- Sales ability and persuasion
- Time and territory management
- Adaptability and effective communication
Location
Arlington, TX — this listing is for the Arlington territory and immediate DFW locales (DFW / Irving / Grapevine / Southlake area). Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the territory.
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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