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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Why Join

Confidential Client is hiring an Outside Sales Consultant to grow foodservice accounts in the Coral Gables, FL territory. This role combines relationship-building with territory development and provides specialized sales training, bonus potential, and a competitive benefits package.

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Job Summary

This is an outside sales position responsible for promoting products and services, building relationships with new and existing accounts, and achieving sales and profit goals within an assigned territory. Some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) may be required to meet customer needs.

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What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Develop new business and expand sales within existing accounts to achieve profitable growth.
• Identify and qualify prospects using account stratification guidelines.
• Assess customer needs and recommend product/service mixes to meet goals.
• Track market trends and competitor offerings; advise customers accordingly.
• Provide product support and hands-on training to customer staff.
• Drive to customer accounts, conventions, and company meetings as required.
• Manage customer orders, help troubleshoot order issues, and coordinate with transportation/operations.
• Communicate with credit/collections as needed and follow approved credit terms.
• Prepare sales quotes, menu suggestions, and regular sales reports.
• Participate in promotions, customer events, and sales meetings.
• Engage in ongoing training and assist with onboarding 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 field OR High School Diploma/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B/outside sales experience, or equivalent experience (including completion of an approved sales internship).
• Valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance that meets company insurability standards.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Proficiency with basic PC tasks and MS Office.

Preferred

• Bi-lingual (Spanish or other languages a plus).
• Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.

Certificates / Requirements

• Maintain current automobile insurance with required liability limits.
• Pass employment testing.
• Sign company protective covenants as required.
• Reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the territory or its geographic vicinity.

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Professional Skills & Competencies

• Strong sales ability and persuasiveness
• Customer focus and relationship-building
• Follow-up and effective communication
• Time and territory management
• Adaptability and teamwork
• Detail orientation for reporting and order accuracy

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay: $65,932 per year (estimate shown by source).
• Bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (varies by state), cell phone provided.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with automatic matching.
• Monthly/annual sales rewards and recognition.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, etc.) where applicable.

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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.