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, Foodservice Distribution.

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 Consultant role supports a Confidential Client in the foodservice distribution industry. You'll build and manage customer relationships across an assigned territory, drive profitable sales growth, and help customers succeed by recommending products and services that meet their operational needs.

• Develop new business while penetrating existing accounts to achieve sales and profit goals.
• Qualify prospects and execute territory plans aligned with account stratification goals.
• Advise customers on product selection, menu suggestions, and promotional opportunities.
• Provide product training and demonstrations to customer staff.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity; recommend product solutions to customers.
• Address order issues (stock levels, special orders) and coordinate with operations/transportation.
• Drive a personal vehicle to customer accounts, events, and company meetings as needed.
• Support collection efforts and work with credit operations when necessary.
• Prepare sales budgets, quotes, reports, and maintain sales records.
• Participate in sales meetings, trainings, and company functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Required education/experience:
  • 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 (includes completion of a Confidential Client sales internship).
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance that meets company insurability requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

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Preferred

• Bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Prior restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience is a plus.

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Requirements & Conditions

• Must pass employment testing and background checks as required.
• Must sign Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement.
• Reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated compensation: $55,863 per year (estimated).
• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable and cell phone provided.
• Robust benefits including retirement options and employee purchase programs.
• Ongoing sales training, recognition programs, and career pathing.

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Core Competencies & Professional Skills

• Sales ability and persuasiveness
• Building trust and customer loyalty
• Follow-up and account management
• Adaptability and communication
• Time and territory management

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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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