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

Confidential Client is hiring an Outside Sales professional to grow restaurant and foodservice accounts in the Commerce, GA area. This role offers structured sales training, competitive pay with incentive opportunities, and benefits that support long-term career growth in Sales.

• Estimated base salary: $47,877 per year (estimated)
• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentives
• Car allowance (or mileage reimbursement as required by law) and company-provided cell phone
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with automatic matching
• Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition

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Job Summary

This is an outside sales (territory) role focused on promoting the client’s foodservice products and services and building strong relationships with new and existing accounts. The goal is to help customers succeed while achieving sales and profit targets set for your territory. The role may require some non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to drive profitable sales growth within your assigned territory
• Identify and qualify prospects using account stratification goals
• Research customer needs and recommend product and service mixes to meet customer objectives
• Advise customers on market trends, product innovations, pricing, and best practices
• Provide product information and practical training to customer staff
• Drive your personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and meetings as needed
• Work with credit and transportation teams to manage receivables and order/delivery issues
• Participate in promotions, customer events, and sales/district meetings
• Prepare sales budgets, quotes, menu suggestions, and periodic reports
• Engage in ongoing training and assist with onboarding/training of new team members
• Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR High School Diploma/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B, or outside sales experience (or equivalent experience). Completion of an accredited sales internship may be acceptable.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company insurability standards
• Current automobile insurance meeting required minimums
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Proficiency with basic PC tools and Microsoft Office

Preferred

• Bi-lingual candidates
• Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience

Certificates & other requirements

• Pass employment testing
• Sign protective covenants/agreement required by the Confidential Client
• Reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory

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Skills & Competencies

• Building trust and customer loyalty
• Sales ability and persuasiveness
• Strong follow-up and organizational skills
• Managing workload and priorities
• Adaptability and effective communication

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base salary: $47,877 per year (estimate)
• Bonus and promotional incentives
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable
• Company cell phone provided
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with matching
• Robust benefits package (medical, dental, vision where applicable)

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Location & Travel

• Primary work location: Commerce, GA (territory-based role)
• Regular local travel within the assigned territory is required; some statewide or regional travel for training or events may occur
• Must have a reliable vehicle and meet insurance/driving requirements

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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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