Sales Consultant - New Bern, NC
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 to achieve sales and profit goals. This role involves business development, market research, customer training, and administrative duties, requiring adaptability and strong communication skills. The position offers career growth opportunities within a purpose-driven organization and requires working on-site with some non-traditional hours.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring a Sales Consultant (outside sales) to serve accounts in the Bridgeton, NC area. This role focuses on building relationships with restaurant and foodservice customers, driving new business, and supporting existing clients to achieve sales and profit goals.
- Develop new business and expand existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth in your assigned territory.
- Prospect, qualify leads, and follow account stratification and sales process goals.
- Assess customer needs and recommend product and service mixes that drive customer success.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity; make product recommendations to customers.
- Provide product information and practical training to customer staff.
- Respond to customer questions about pricing, availability, and product usage.
- Drive to customer accounts, conventions, company meetings, and other business-related events.
- Coordinate with credit and transportation teams on accounts receivable, delivery scheduling, and order issues.
- Participate in promotions, customer events, and district sales meetings.
- Prepare sales budgets, reports, quotes, menu suggestions, and maintain accurate sales records.
- Engage in ongoing training and assist with onboarding new sales team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support territory goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related field OR HSD/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience, or equivalent experience (including completion of a recognized sales internship).
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for company insurance.
- Current automobile insurance meeting required liability limits (see Licenses & Requirements below).
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Proficiency with basic PC tasks and MS Office.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bi-lingual candidates preferred.
- Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef/culinary experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to build customer relationships and close sales.
Licenses & Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets Confidential Client insurability standards.
- Automobile insurance with limits typically around: Bodily injury – $100,000 each person / $300,000 each accident; Property damage – $100,000.
- Must pass employment testing and background checks as required.
- Must sign Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement (or equivalent).
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the territory.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base pay: $37,034 per year (estimated).
- Eligible for bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (note: mileage reimbursement practices vary by state).
- Company-provided cell phone.
- Robust benefits package including retirement savings with employer match and employee stock purchase opportunities in some programs.
- Sales rewards, recognition programs, and specialized sales training.
Work Environment & Schedule
- This is an outside sales role; expect regular travel within the assigned territory and some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs.
- Role is primarily field-based; some office or warehouse visits may be required.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong customer relationship building and follow-up skills.
- Sales ability and persuasiveness.
- Adaptability, time management, and strong communication skills.
- Comfortable analyzing sales reports and using data to guide territory plans.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact Careertakes.
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.
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