Sales Consultant - Commerce/Toccoa, GA
The Sales Consultant at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales activities, promoting products and services, and building strong relationships with new and existing restaurant and foodservice accounts. This role focuses on achieving sales and profit goals through business development, market analysis, and customer support, requiring adaptability and strong communication skills in a dynamic, customer-facing environment.
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Why Join
Confidential Client is hiring an outside Sales Consultant to grow and support customers in the Commerce, GA territory. This role focuses on relationship-based selling to foodservice and restaurant customers with a mix of new-business development and account management. Competitive base pay, bonus potential, mobility support, and sales training are available.
What You’ll Do
- Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth in the assigned territory.
- Qualify prospects and manage an account pipeline aligned with company account stratification goals.
- Research customer needs and recommend product and service mixes to meet business goals.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity; recommend solutions that add value for customers.
- Provide product information and practical training for customer staff.
- Drive a personal vehicle to customer locations, conventions, and company meetings.
- Manage order/delivery issues and coordinate with operations (transportation, credit, etc.) to resolve problems.
- Prepare sales quotes, menu suggestions, reports, and other administrative sales documentation.
- Participate in sales meetings, promotions, customer events, and ongoing sales training.
- Assist in training new sales team members and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related discipline OR HSD/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent experience, including completion of a structured sales internship).
- Preferred: Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance that meets the insurability requirements (see certificates section).
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.
Certificates, Licenses & Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Current automobile insurance meeting required limits (source role required limits: Bodily injury $100,000 each person / $300,000 each accident; property damage $100,000). (If you have questions about acceptable limits, please ask during screening.)
- Pass employment testing.
- Must sign Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement.
Skills & Competencies
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills.
- Sales ability and persuasion; ability to build trust and customer loyalty.
- Adaptability and self-management in a field-sales role.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated pay (from source): $55,961 per year (estimate).
- Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (note: specific mileage reimbursement guidance may vary by state; candidates in CA historically received mileage reimbursement per source).
- Cell phone provided.
- Career pathing, specialized sales training, monthly/annual sales recognition.
- Robust benefits package including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with automatic matching.
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Commerce, GA (territory-based outside sales).
- Employment Type: Full-time (contractor classification may apply per the client).
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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