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, Sales.

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

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Overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring a Sales Consultant to join a field sales team serving the Atlantic Beach, NC area. This outside-sales role focuses on building relationships with new and existing accounts, growing territory revenue, and delivering value-added service to foodservice and hospitality customers.

• Employment type: Full-time / Contractor
• Location: Atlantic Beach, NC (territory-based)
• Estimated pay: $68,753 per year (estimated)

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What You’ll Do

• Develop new business and expand existing accounts within an assigned territory to achieve profitable sales growth.
• Prospect, qualify, and prioritize leads according to account stratification goals.
• Assess customer needs and recommend product and service mixes that drive customer success.
• Monitor market trends, competitor offerings, and pricing to inform customer recommendations.
• Provide product information, demonstrations, and on-site training to customer staff.
• Manage account administration including quotes, sales records, credits, and pickup requests.
• Work with credit/operations teams to manage accounts receivable and resolve order issues.
• Attend sales meetings, customer events, and company promotions to support revenue goals.
• Participate in ongoing training and assist in onboarding new sales associates.
• Drive a personal vehicle to customer locations and company events as required.

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Qualifications

Required

• 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 or outside sales experience (or equivalent).
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance that meets the client’s insurability limits.
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Preferred

• Bilingual candidates a plus.
• Prior restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience is preferred.

Certificates & Licenses

• Valid driver’s license with driving record that meets insurability standards.
• Current automobile insurance with required liability limits as specified by the client.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary: $68,753/year (estimated).
• Competitive base pay plus bonus and promotional incentives.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (where applicable) and company-provided cell phone.
• Career-path and promotional opportunities for entry-level and experienced sellers.
• Specialized sales training and opportunities to sell across diverse ethnic market segments.
• Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition.
• Robust benefits including Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with automatic matching (where offered).

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Logistics & Requirements

• Must pass employment testing as required by the client.
• Must sign the client’s Protective Covenants Agreement.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory.
• Must maintain current automobile insurance and meet any driving-record standards set by the client.
• This role may require occasional non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays).

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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.

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