Sales Consultant - Paris, Texas.
The Sales Consultant is responsible for outside sales within a defined territory, focusing on developing new business and maintaining existing accounts to achieve sales and profit goals. This role involves building strong customer relationships, providing product information and training, and managing sales operations including order troubleshooting and account receivables. The position requires residency near the territory and may involve non-traditional working hours to meet customer needs.
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 (Restaurant & Food Service).
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 building relationships with new and existing foodservice customers in the assigned territory and driving profitable sales growth. You will represent the Confidential Client’s product portfolio, educate customers, and deliver solutions that help their businesses succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new business and expand existing accounts within the assigned territory.
- Qualify prospects and follow account stratification goals.
- Assess customer needs and recommend a mix of products and services.
- Track market trends and competitive activity; advise customers accordingly.
- Provide product information and hands-on training to customer staff.
- Manage account receivables and coordinate with credit/operations as needed.
- Troubleshoot order and delivery issues (out of stock, special orders, inventory).
- Participate in company promotions, customer events, sales meetings, and training.
- Prepare sales budgets, quotes, menu suggestions, and maintain sales records.
- Drive a personal vehicle to customer locations, meetings, and industry events.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support territory goals.
Required Qualifications
- 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 experience, or equivalent experience (including completion of a recognized sales internship).
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (no multiple DUIs within the last 2 years).
- Current automobile insurance meeting required liability limits.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
- Willingness to submit to pre-employment screening (drug test, background check).
- Must reside within or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory (see Location & Residency below).
Preferred Qualifications
- Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.
- Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Prior territory sales or outside sales experience in foodservice is a plus.
Skills & Competencies
- Building trust and customer loyalty
- Follow-up and persistence
- Sales ability and persuasiveness
- Time and territory management
- Adaptability and strong communication skills
- Team collaboration and training support
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentives
- Car allowance (or mileage reimbursement where applicable) and company cell phone
- Career pathing and specialized sales training
- Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition
- Robust benefits package including Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with automatic matching
Location & Residency
- Authoritative job location: Broken Bow, OK.
- Territory includes surrounding markets (e.g., nearby towns listed by the client).
- Residency requirement: candidate must reside within 30 miles of the defined territory or be willing to relocate to that area.
Legal & Job Requirements
- This position may require non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs.
- Employment is contingent on successful completion of required pre-employment checks.
- Candidate will be required to sign the Confidential Client’s protective covenants/agreement as a condition of employment.
About the Industry
This role is in Sales (Restaurant & Food Service): outside/territory sales supporting foodservice and restaurant customers with product, service, and menu solutions.
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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