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 Our Client’s Sales Team

Join a purpose-driven sales organization focused on helping foodservice and hospitality customers succeed. You'll receive structured sales training, competitive pay with bonus potential, territory ownership, and a benefits package that can include retirement and equity purchasing options.

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Job Summary

This outside sales role (Sales Consultant) is responsible for building relationships with new and existing accounts, promoting products and services, and achieving territory sales and profit goals. You will work with restaurant, hospitality, and foodservice customers to recommend products, provide training, and drive profitable growth. Some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) may be required.

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What You’ll Do / Responsibilities

• Develop new business, expand existing accounts, and reduce lost business to drive profitable sales growth in an assigned territory.
• Prospect, qualify leads, and follow account stratification goals.
• Assess customer needs and propose product/service solutions.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity; recommend products based on customer goals.
• Answer customer questions on products, pricing, availability, and usage.
• Provide product demonstrations and on-site training for customer staff.
• Manage route and deliveries in coordination with transportation; troubleshoot order issues.
• Work with credit/finance teams to collect receivables as needed.
• Prepare sales quotes, menu suggestions, budgets, reports, and maintain sales records.
• Participate in sales meetings, promotions, customer events, and ongoing training.
• Assist in onboarding and training new employees when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business objectives.

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Qualifications

Required Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related field OR high school diploma/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B/outside sales experience, or comparable experience (including completion of a Sales Internship).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Prior restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Current automobile insurance meeting required liability limits (as specified by client).

Requirements

• Must pass employment testing.
• Must sign the client’s protective covenants agreement.
• 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 MS Office.
• Strong verbal and written English communication.
• Building trust and customer loyalty.
• Follow-up and organization.
• Sales ability and persuasiveness.
• Managing workload and adaptability.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay (posted): $51,366 per year (estimated).
• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable; cell phone provided.
• Robust benefits package including 401(k) with matching and employee stock purchase plan (availability varies by client policy).
• Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition.

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Location & Travel

• This position is based in Charlotte, NC. Regular travel within the assigned territory using a personal vehicle is required.

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Employment Type

• FULL_TIME

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About the Industry

This role serves the Sales industry with a focus on foodservice and hospitality accounts—working directly with restaurants, culinary teams, and managed foodservice operations to deliver product solutions and service support.

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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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