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 outside-sales role focuses on building strong customer relationships, growing existing accounts, and developing new business across the assigned territory in and around Garden City, KS. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth and territory objectives.
• Qualify prospects and manage prospecting activities consistent with account stratification goals.
• Assess customer needs and recommend product and service solutions that support their business goals.
• Monitor market trends, product innovations, and competitor activity; share relevant insights with customers.
• Provide product information and on-site training to customer personnel.
• Manage account receivables in coordination with the credit team; collect balances per approved credit terms.
• Coordinate and troubleshoot delivery and order issues with operations/transportation teams.
• Participate in customer visits, promotions, events, and company/district meetings.
• Maintain sales records, prepare quotes and menu suggestions, and complete required administrative reporting.
• Travel within the territory using a personal vehicle as required (mileage reimbursed where applicable).
• 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’ restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent), including completion of a sales internship or comparable hands-on experience.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance that meet company insurability requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred:

• Bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) encouraged to apply.
• Background in restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or culinary/chef experience is a plus.

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Certificates & Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Current automobile insurance (coverage limits noted by client).
• Must pass employment testing.
• Must sign employer’s protective covenants agreement or similar employment documents.
• Reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary: $73,930 per year (Adzuna estimated figure).
• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (where applicable) and company-provided cell phone.
• Robust benefits package including retirement plan with employer match and employee stock purchase program.
• Sales rewards, ongoing sales training, and career pathing opportunities.

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Professional Skills & Competencies

• Strong sales ability and persuasiveness.
• Excellent follow-up and relationship-building skills.
• Customer-focused with the ability to build loyalty and trust.
• Time management and the ability to manage work independently.
• Adaptability and effective communication skills.
• Comfortable training customers and supporting team-based selling initiatives.

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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.