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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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Outside Sales Consultant responsible for building and managing B2B relationships across a defined territory based in Augusta, GA. This outside sales role focuses on supporting restaurant and foodservice customers, driving new business, and achieving sales and profit targets through consultative selling.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client seeks a motivated sales professional to drive territory growth and deliver outstanding customer service.

• Develop new business and grow existing accounts to meet revenue and profit goals
• Prospect, qualify, and close opportunities using consultative selling methods
• Provide product recommendations, menu suggestions, and on-site training to customers
• Manage order issues, coordinate with internal teams (credit, transportation), and ensure customer satisfaction
• Attend sales meetings, customer events, trade shows, and ongoing training sessions
• Prepare sales budgets, reports, quotes, and maintain accurate sales records
• Travel within assigned territory using a personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement as applicable)

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Key Responsibilities

• Penetrate target accounts and minimize attrition to achieve profitable growth
• Research customer needs and tailor product/service mixes accordingly
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and share value-added insights with customers
• Collect receivables as necessary and work with credit teams to resolve issues
• Support delivery routing and troubleshoot order/process issues
• Participate in team-based selling and recognition programs

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or a related field OR
• High school diploma/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent), including completion of a formal sales internship

Preferred

• Experience in foodservice, restaurant management, or chef background
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Certificates & Licenses

• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
• Current automobile insurance meeting minimum limits (example: BI $100,000/$300,000; PD $100,000) — state requirements may vary

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Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to work non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) when required
• Willingness to reside in or relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory
• Successful completion of employment testing and signing of Confidential Client’s protective covenants agreement (as applicable)

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Skills & Competencies

• Strong selling and account-management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Basic PC proficiency, including MS Office
• Organized, adaptable, and results-driven
• Customer-focused with strong follow-up and problem-solving skills

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus bonus/incentive opportunities
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable and company-provided mobile device
• Robust benefits package (medical, 401(k) with matching, employee stock purchase plan, and more)
• Career development, sales training, and recognition programs

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Why Join

• Work for a purpose-driven organization supporting local communities and customers
• Structured career pathing for entry-level and experienced sales professionals
• Hands-on sales training and a team-oriented culture with monthly/annual rewards

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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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