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, in the Sales industry.

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 outside sales role focuses on building relationships with new and existing accounts to drive profitable sales growth. The Sales Consultant partners with customers to understand their business needs, recommend product and service solutions, and support successful execution.

• Develop new business and expand penetration of existing accounts within an assigned territory
• Qualify prospects and pursue opportunities aligned to account stratification goals
• Research customer needs to create tailored product/service mixes and menu suggestions
• Recommend products based on market trends and customer goals
• Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel
• Respond to customer questions on pricing, availability, and product use
• Manage order issues and coordinate with operations (inventory, special orders, routing)
• Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, events, and company meetings
• Work with credit/finance to collect receivables as needed
• Participate in sales meetings, promotions, trainings, and company events
• Prepare sales reports, quotes, and maintain sales records
• Support onboarding and mentoring of new employees when requested
• Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

• 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), including completion of a sales internship
• Experience in restaurant, foodservice, or B2B sales is preferred
• Bi-lingual candidates are a plus
• Strong sales ability, consultative selling skills, and customer-focus
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic PC skills
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

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Requirements & Benefits

• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance that meets insurability limits required by the client
• Ability to reside in (or relocate to) the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory
• Pass pre-employment testing and background checks as required
• Must sign Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement
• Employment type: Full-time / Contractor (as applicable)
• Estimated base pay: $42,086 per year (estimated)
• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentives
• Car allowance (or mileage reimbursement where required by state law), company cell phone
• Robust benefits including 401(k) with matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (where applicable)
• Specialized sales training, career-pathing, monthly/annual rewards and recognition

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Competencies & Professional Skills

• Building Trust and Customer Loyalty
• Follow-up and managing work independently
• Adaptability and strong communication
• Persuasiveness and consultative sales ability

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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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