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 (Foodservice Distribution).

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 supports the growth of Confidential Client’s foodservice accounts in the assigned Cartersville, GA territory. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth within the assigned territory
• Qualify and pursue prospects in line with account stratification goals
• Assess customer needs and recommend product/service mixes that drive results
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and product innovations; share insights with customers
• Provide product information and on-site training for customer personnel
• Manage customer communications including product availability, pricing, and order issues
• Coordinate with operations (transportation, credit) to resolve order or delivery problems
• Participate in company promotions, customer events, sales meetings, and ongoing training
• Perform sales administration: prepare quotes, budgets, reports, and maintain sales records
• Use personal vehicle for customer visits, meetings, and conventions as required

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related field OR high school diploma/GED plus 3 years’ experience in restaurant management, B2B or outside sales (or equivalent experience, including completion of a sales internship)
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance meeting company insurability standards
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office
• Reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory

Preferred

• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
• Experience in restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or as a chef

Certificates / Compliance

• Driver’s license and auto insurance meeting stated liability limits
• Ability to pass employment testing and background checks as required
• Must sign Confidential Client’s protective covenants agreement (as a condition of employment)

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Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentives
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (per regional policy) and company cell phone
• Career pathing and specialized sales training
• Team- and individual-based selling opportunities and recognition programs
• Robust benefits package including 401(k) with matching and employee stock purchase options
• Opportunity to work for a purpose-driven organization in the foodservice distribution industry

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Additional Notes

• This role may require some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs
• Travel within the territory up to approximately 25%
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States
• Confidential Client is committed to fair, non-discriminatory hiring practices and will consider candidates based on job-related qualifications only

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.