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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What You’ll Do

This is an outside sales role focused on building and growing customer relationships within an assigned territory for a confidential client in the foodservice Sales industry. You will promote product and service solutions that help customers succeed while meeting sales and profit targets.

• Develop new business and grow existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth.
• Prospect, qualify, and pursue leads consistent with territory stratification.
• Research customer needs and recommend product and service mixes to meet those needs.
• Present product information, provide practical training for customer staff, and support menu development.
• Track market trends, competitive activity, and share relevant insights with customers.
• Manage order/process issues (out-of-stock, special orders, scheduling) and coordinate with operations teams.
• Participate in customer events, promotions, and district sales meetings.
• Prepare sales budgets, reports, quotes, and maintain accurate sales records.
• Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts and industry events as needed.

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What We’re Looking For

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline — OR — HSD/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent experience, including completion of a sales internship).
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
• Current automobile insurance that meets specified liability limits.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred

• Bilingual candidates.
• Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic PC skills.

Other requirements

• Must pass employment testing and sign the Confidential Client protective covenants agreement.
• Reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) as required by customer needs.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement for candidates in applicable states, and company-provided phone.
• Career pathing and specialized sales training.
• Monthly and annual sales recognition programs.
• Robust benefits including retirement plan options and employee stock purchase opportunities (details provided by the hiring organization).

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Skills & Competencies

• Strong relationship-building and customer-loyalty skills.
• Persuasive selling and follow-up discipline.
• Ability to manage work, adapt to changing priorities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

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Location & Travel

This position is field-based in the Beach, CA territory and requires regular travel within the assigned geography. Candidates must have reliable transportation and meet driving/insurance requirements.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.