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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What You’ll Do

This is an outside sales role focused on building and growing customer relationships in the Miromar Lakes / Fort Myers, FL territory. You will represent the confidential client’s product and service lines, help customers solve business needs, and deliver on sales and profit goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth within an assigned territory.
• Qualify prospects and manage the sales pipeline in line with account stratification goals.
• Research customer needs and recommend product/service mixes that drive results.
• Stay informed on market trends, product innovations, and competitor activity; share value-added insights with customers.
• Provide product information and practical training to customer staff.
• Handle order issues and coordinate with operations teams to resolve out-of-stock or special-order situations.
• Support promotions, customer events, and sales/district meetings.
• Drive to customer accounts, conventions, and company meetings as required.
• Perform sales administration: prepare quotes, reports, and budgets; maintain sales records; process credits and pick-ups.
• Collect receivables as needed in coordination with the credit department.
• Participate in ongoing sales training and help onboard/mentor new employees when requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Required

• 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 comparable experience (including completion of a recognized sales internship).
• Proven outside sales or territory management experience (or relevant restaurant/foodservice background).
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meet employer insurability standards.
• Current automobile insurance meeting liability limits indicated by the employer (see Requirements).

Preferred

• Bilingual candidates encouraged.
• Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience preferred.
• Comfortable selling to a range of ethnic and multicultural foodservice customers.

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Requirements & Compliance

• Must pass employment testing and any standard pre-employment screenings.
• Must sign the employer’s protective covenants or confidentiality agreement if hired.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) when customer needs require it.
• Maintain the required personal automobile insurance: Bodily injury — $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident; property damage — $100,000 (as specified by the employer).

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Skills & Competencies

• Strong consultative selling and persuasion skills.
• Ability to build trust and long-term customer loyalty.
• Effective follow-up, time management, and territory organization.
• Adaptability and strong verbal/written communication.
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English (additional languages a plus).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay: $55,497 per year (estimated figure provided by source).
• Competitive base salary + bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (varies by state) and company-provided cell phone.
• Career pathing, specialized sales training, and recognition programs.
• Robust benefits package including Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with matching (where offered).

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Next Steps

Careertakes supports this hiring process as a third-party recruiting platform. Applicants who meet the qualifications may be invited to additional steps including assessments, interviews, and reference checks. Final hiring decisions are made by the confidential client.

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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.