Sales Consultant - Bozeman, MT
The Sales Consultant at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales activities, promoting products and services, and building strong relationships with new and existing customers in the assigned territory. The role focuses on achieving sales and profit goals through business development, market research, and providing value-added services, requiring adaptability and strong communication skills. This position involves some non-traditional hours and requires driving to customer locations and events.
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.
What You’ll Do
This outside-sales role focuses on promoting the Confidential Client’s products and services, growing customer relationships, and achieving sales and profit goals within an assigned territory. You will deliver value to customers through product knowledge, service, and problem-solving.
- Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth.
- Identify, qualify, and pursue prospects according to account-stratification goals.
- Research customer needs and recommend product/service mixes to meet business objectives.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity; recommend relevant products to customers.
- Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.
- Answer customer questions on product use, pricing, and availability.
- Drive a personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and company meetings.
- Communicate and assist in collecting accounts receivable, coordinating with credit where required.
- Manage order and delivery issues; troubleshoot inventory, special orders, and stockouts.
- Participate in customer events, promotions, and sales/district meetings.
- Prepare sales budgets, quotes, menu suggestions, and administrative sales reports.
- Engage in ongoing training and assist in onboarding/training new sales team members.
- Perform additional duties as requested to support the territory and team goals.
Who We’re Looking For
Candidates who combine sales acumen with foodservice or hospitality experience will excel. The Confidential Client values relationship builders with strong follow-up and adaptability.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B/outside sales, or equivalent experience (including completion of an approved sales internship).
- Experience in restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience is preferred.
- Bi-lingual candidates are a plus.
- Proven ability to build trust and customer loyalty; strong sales persuasiveness.
- Comfortable analyzing sales reports and using MS Office and basic PC tools.
- Effective written and verbal English communication skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base salary (as listed): $46,347 per year (estimated).
- Competitive base pay plus bonus and promotional incentives.
- Car allowance / mileage reimbursement where applicable and mobile phone provided.
- Career-pathing and formal sales training programs.
- Monthly and annual sales recognition and rewards.
- Benefits package including retirement plan options and employee stock purchase opportunities (details provided by the Confidential Client).
Requirements & Additional Info
- Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record per Confidential Client insurability standards.
- Current automobile insurance meeting specified liability limits (as required by the Confidential Client).
- Must pass employment testing and sign the Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement.
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory.
- This position may require some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays).
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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