Sales Consultant - Beverly Hills
The Sales Consultant at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales activities focused on promoting products and services to new and existing foodservice customers in the Beverly Hills territory. This role involves developing business, managing customer relationships, achieving sales and profit goals, and providing product training, requiring up to 50% travel and occasional non-traditional hours. The position offers competitive compensation, career development, and a comprehensive benefits package within a leading global foodservice distribution company.
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 (Sales).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
Confidential Client is hiring a Sales Consultant to cover a territory in Beverly Hills, CA. This outside sales role focuses on developing new accounts, growing existing restaurant and foodservice customer relationships, and delivering product and service solutions that drive customers' success and meet sales targets.
- Compensation range: $50,800 - $84,600 per year
- Employment type: Full-time (Contractor classification also listed)
- Travel: Up to 50% territory travel expected
- Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA) and company cell phone provided
What You’ll Do
- Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth within an assigned territory
- Qualify prospects and follow account stratification guidelines
- Research customer needs and recommend product/service mixes to meet goals
- Present product information, conduct on-site training and provide value-added consulting to customers
- Monitor market trends and competitors; recommend products and promotional opportunities
- Manage order and delivery issues, coordinate with transportation and credit teams as needed
- Assist with collection of accounts receivable when required
- Prepare sales budgets, reports, quotes, and menu suggestions; maintain accurate sales records
- Participate in sales meetings, training, and customer events; assist in onboarding/training new employees
- Other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
- 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 automobile insurance that meets company insurability standards (see requirements below)
- Ability to read, write, and speak English; bilingual candidates preferred
- Comfortable driving a personal vehicle to customer accounts, events and meetings
- Strong customer service, sales persuasiveness, follow-up and communication skills
- Proficiency with basic PC skills and MS Office
Qualifications & Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- Current automobile insurance with limits: Bodily injury — $100,000 each person / $300,000 each accident; Property damage — $100,000
- Pass employment testing
- Sign client’s Protective Covenants Agreement as required
- Reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $50,800 - $84,600 per year (actual pay depends on skills, experience, and other permitted factors)
- Eligibility for incentive/bonus plan and promotional incentives
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (for CA candidates), company cell phone
- Specialized sales training and career pathing opportunities
- Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition
- Robust benefits package including Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with automatic matching (benefit details provided by employer)
Location & Travel
- Job location: Beverly Hills, CA (territory-based; travel up to 50%)
- Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the territory
Skills & Competencies
- Building trust and customer loyalty
- Territory and account management
- Sales ability / persuasiveness and follow-up
- Managing work and adaptability
- Clear communication and teamwork
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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