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.

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Why Join This Team

Confidential Client is hiring an Outside Sales / Sales Consultant to manage and grow a territory in Buford, GA. This role is ideal for experienced sales professionals, restaurant or culinary managers, chefs transitioning to sales, or other B2B sellers who want career advancement and specialized training.

• Competitive base salary with bonus and promotional incentives
• Car allowance (or mileage reimbursement where applicable) and company cell phone
• Career pathing and formal sales training
• Individual and team-based selling opportunities
• Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition
• Robust benefits including Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with company match

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Job Summary

This is an outside sales role responsible for promoting the confidential client’s products and services and developing relationships with new and existing accounts to meet sales and profit goals. The role may require some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to support customer needs.

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What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business and grow existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth within an assigned territory.
• Prospect, qualify, and manage leads according to account stratification goals.
• Assess customer needs and recommend product and service mixes to meet those needs.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity; recommend product solutions to customers.
• Provide product information, demonstrations, and practical training to customer personnel.
• Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, meetings, conventions, and events as needed.
• Communicate with credit department and collect accounts receivable as necessary.
• Coordinate with transportation/logistics to manage deliveries and resolve order issues.
• Participate in company promotions, customer events, and sales/district meetings.
• Complete administrative tasks: sales budgets, reports, quotes, menu suggestions, and sales records.
• Support onboarding and training of new sales team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related field OR HSD/GED plus 3 years restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent relevant experience, including completion of a sales internship).

Preferred

• Bilingual candidates preferred.
• Previous restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience helpful.

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Certificates, Licenses & Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the company’s insurability standards.
• Current automobile insurance meeting required liability limits (example from original listing: Bodily injury - $100,000 each person / $300,000 each accident; property damage - $100,000) — candidates should confirm current requirements with the employer.
• Ability to pass required employment testing.
• Willingness to sign the Confidential Client’s protective covenants agreement if requested.
• Reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.

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Professional Skills & Competencies

• Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills; ability to read, write, and speak English (bilingual a plus).
• Competencies: building trust, customer loyalty, follow-up, sales persuasiveness, managing work, adaptability, and effective communication.

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Location, Employment Type & Compensation

• Location: Buford, GA (territory-based, outside sales)
• Employment Type: Full-time (Contractor arrangements may apply as indicated by the client)
• Estimated Compensation: $47,491 per year (estimated figure from source). Final pay, bonus structure, and allowances will be provided by the hiring client during the process.

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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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