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.

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a full-time Outside Sales Consultant in Blue Ridge, GA. This field-sales role focuses on building relationships with restaurants, foodservice operators, and other commercial customers to grow sales, retain business, and deliver value through product and service solutions.

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Why Join This Team

• Competitive base salary, performance bonus opportunity, and promotional incentives
• Car allowance (candidates in CA may receive mileage reimbursement) and company-provided phone
• Structured sales training and career-pathing for entry-level and experienced hires
• Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition programs
• Robust benefits including 401(k) with matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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What You’ll Do

• Drive territory sales growth by developing new accounts and growing existing relationships
• Qualify and pursue high-potential prospects in line with account stratification goals
• Evaluate customer needs and recommend product/service mixes to improve their business outcomes
• Provide product information and on-site training to customer staff as needed
• Manage account administration including quotes, order follow-up, and basic collections coordination
• Coordinate with operations/transportation to resolve order or delivery issues
• Participate in sales meetings, promotions, and local customer events
• Maintain accurate sales records and analyze reports to optimize territory performance

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Responsibilities (key tasks)

• Develop new business and minimize attrition across an assigned territory
• Research market trends and competitor activity; use insights to recommend appropriate products
• Visit customer locations using a personal vehicle for sales calls, demos, and events
• Support account receivable collections when necessary and work with credit/finance teams
• Prepare sales budgets, reports, menu suggestions, and special-order quotes
• Assist in onboarding and training new sales staff when requested

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Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related field OR a high school diploma/GED plus 3 years’ experience in restaurant management, B2B/outside sales, or equivalent experience (including completion of a sales internship)
• Preferred: Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience; bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

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Certificates, Licenses & Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards
• Automobile insurance meeting minimum liability limits (example limits previously required by this employer: $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident bodily injury; $100,000 property damage) — verify current requirements with the hiring team
• Must pass employment testing and sign the Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement (as a condition of employment)
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory

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Professional Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with MS Office and basic PC skills
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills; bilingual a plus
• Competencies: building trust, customer loyalty, follow-up, sales persuasiveness, time/territory management, adaptability, effective communication

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Compensation (estimated)

• Estimated base compensation: $75,088 per year (reported estimate). Actual pay and commission structure will be provided by Confidential Client during the hiring process and may vary by experience and territory.

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Location & Travel

• This is an outside/territory sales role based in Blue Ridge, GA. Regular local travel within the assigned territory is required; occasional travel to regional meetings, conventions, or training may be required.

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Note on Employment

Careertakes presents this opportunity on behalf of a Confidential Client in the Foodservice Distribution industry. Careertakes will provide candidate matching and support through the application process, but hiring and final employment are handled by the Confidential Client.

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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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