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 the Team

Confidential Client is hiring an Outside Sales Consultant to build lasting customer relationships and drive profitable growth in the assigned territory. This role offers a competitive base, bonus opportunities, career pathing, specialized sales training, and a robust benefits package including a 401(k) match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Competitive base salary, bonus and promotional incentives
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (CA candidates) and company-provided cell phone
• Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition
• Career growth and training programs, including specialized sales training
• Opportunity to sell both individually and as part of a team, across diverse customer segments

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Job Summary

This is an outside sales role focused on promoting products and services, growing new business, and strengthening relationships with existing accounts. You will support customers’ business success while meeting sales and profit objectives. The role may require non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs.

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Responsibilities

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth within assigned territory
• Qualify prospects in line with account stratification goals
• Research customer needs and recommend appropriate product/service mixes
• Monitor market trends and competitor products/prices; advise customers accordingly
• Answer customer questions about products, pricing, availability, and use
• Provide product information and hands-on training to customer personnel
• Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, company meetings, and events
• Coordinate with credit and transportation teams to manage receivables and delivery issues
• Participate in company promotions, customer events, and sales/district meetings
• Engage in ongoing training and assist in onboarding new employees as requested
• Prepare and analyze sales reports, quotes, menu suggestions, and budgets
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related discipline OR
• High school diploma/GED plus 3 years’ restaurant management, B2B/outside sales experience, or equivalent experience (including completion of relevant sales internship)

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Preferred Qualifications

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

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Certificates, Licenses & Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards
• Current automobile insurance with required liability limits (Bodily injury: $100,000 each person / $300,000 each accident; Property damage: $100,000)
• Pass employment testing
• Must sign Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the territory

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Professional Skills

• Proficiency with MS Office and basic PC skills
• Ability to read, write, and speak English (bi-lingual a plus)

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Core Competencies

• Building trust and customer loyalty
• Strong follow-up and organizational skills
• Sales ability and persuasiveness
• Time and territory management
• Adaptability and clear communication

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Compensation (from source)

• Estimated base: $44,733 per year (estimated). Actual compensation, benefits, and incentives will be provided by Confidential Client and may vary by experience and location.

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Notes

This job posting was provided to Careertakes by a posting source. All candidates will be considered without regard to protected characteristics. More details about position expectations and benefits will be provided during the recruitment process.

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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.