Sales Consultant - Grand Junction, CO
The Sales Consultant at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales activities, promoting products and services to new and existing customers within an assigned territory. The role focuses on building strong customer relationships, achieving sales and profit goals, and providing value-added services including product training and market insights. This position requires adaptability to non-traditional hours and active participation in sales and company events to support business growth.
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.\n\nApplicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This outside sales role focuses on building long-term relationships with new and existing foodservice customers in an assigned territory (Grand Junction, CO). You’ll help customers succeed by recommending products and services that meet their business goals while achieving territory sales and profit targets.
- Develop new business and deepen penetration of existing accounts to drive profitable growth.
- Qualify prospects and follow account stratification goals.
- Assess customer needs and design a product/service mix to meet those needs.
- Recommend products based on market trends, customer goals, and competitor information.
- Provide product information, menu suggestions, and on-site practical training for customer staff.
- Respond to customer questions about products, pricing, availability, and usage.
- Drive a personal vehicle to customer accounts, industry events, and company meetings.
- Work with credit/finance teams to collect receivables as needed.
- Coordinate with transportation and operations to manage order issues and delivery schedules.
- Participate in promotions, customer events, and sales/district meetings.
- Maintain accurate administrative records — prepare quotes, reports, and sales budgets.
- Engage in continuous training and assist in onboarding new employees when requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Who We’re Looking For
Candidates who combine foodservice knowledge, consultative selling skills, and strong territory management will be successful. Typical backgrounds include experienced outside/B2B sales professionals, restaurant managers, culinary managers, or chefs seeking a sales career.
- 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 completion of an approved sales internship).
- Proven ability to build customer relationships and sell solutions.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage a sales territory independently.
- Comfortable working some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) as customer needs require.
- Bi-lingual skills are a plus.
- Foodservice, restaurant management, or chef experience preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
- Strong communication — ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Sales ability, persuasion, and follow-up discipline.
- Building trust and customer loyalty.
- Adaptability and effective time/workload management.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (note: mileage reimbursement applies per local/state policy).
- Company-provided cell phone.
- Career pathing and specialized sales training.
- Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition.
- Robust benefits package, including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with automatic matching.
- Estimated pay (source): $39,596 per year — this is an estimate from the originating source and not a guaranteed range. If selected, your offer letter will include any compensation details required by law.
Legal & Other Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and driving record that meet Confidential Client insurability standards.
- Current automobile insurance that meets company minimum liability requirements.
- Must pass employment testing.
- Must sign Confidential Client’s protective covenants agreement (as applicable).
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Why Join Our Client
Confidential Client is a leader in foodservice distribution and offers opportunities to grow professionally, contribute to a purpose-driven organization, and work with a broad range of customers in the hospitality and foodservice industry. If you enjoy customer-facing consultative selling and want a career path with training and recognition, this role is a strong fit.
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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