Sales Consultant - Grand Junction, CO
The Sales Consultant at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales activities focused on promoting products and building strong customer relationships within an assigned territory. This role involves developing new business, managing existing accounts, providing product knowledge and training, and achieving sales and profit goals while supporting customer success. The position requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to work some non-traditional hours to meet customer needs.
About Careertakes
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an outside Sales Consultant to manage territory accounts and drive new business growth in Grand Junction, CO. This field sales role emphasizes restaurant and foodservice relationships, B2B selling, and consultative account management. The position may require some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends or holidays) to meet customer needs.
- Estimated compensation: $49,475 per year (estimated)
- Employment type: Full-time / Contractor
- Location: Grand Junction, CO — candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the territory
What You’ll Do
- Develop new business and grow existing accounts to achieve sales and profit goals within assigned territory
- Prospect, qualify, and prioritize leads according to account stratification objectives
- Recommend product mixes and solutions based on customer business needs and market trends
- Provide product information, demonstrations, and practical training to customer personnel
- Maintain knowledge of market conditions, competitor offerings, and pricing to offer value-added guidance
- Manage order/delivery issues and coordinate with operations to resolve inventory or delivery problems
- Support collections work and cooperate with credit teams as needed
- Prepare sales quotes, budgets, reports, and maintain accurate sales records
- Participate in sales meetings, district events, and ongoing training; assist in training new hires when requested
- Represent the client at customer events, promotions and industry gatherings
Who We’re Looking For (Qualifications)
Required
- 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 or outside sales experience (or equivalent experience)
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance meeting the client’s minimum liability requirements
- Ability to read, write and speak English; basic PC skills and familiarity with MS Office
- Willingness to undergo employment testing and sign the client’s protective covenants agreement
- Reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory
Preferred
- Bi-lingual candidates a plus
- Prior restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience preferred
Certificates/Licenses
- Current automobile insurance with required limits (example client minimums): Bodily injury — $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident; Property damage — $100,000 (confirm specific limits with the client)
- Driving record that meets the client’s insurability standards
Skills & Competencies
- Building trust and strong customer relationships
- Consultative sales and persuasive communication
- Follow-up, organization and territory management
- Adaptability and teamwork
- Comfortable working independently in the field
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive base pay plus bonus and promotional incentives
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (where applicable) and company-provided cell phone
- Specialized sales training and career pathing opportunities
- Monthly/annual sales rewards and recognition programs
- Robust benefits package including retirement matching and employee purchase programs (details provided by the client)
Notes & Legal
This posting is for a role supporting a Confidential Client in the Sales industry. Careertakes is acting as a third-party recruiter. Any required agreements, insurance minimums, or testing will be discussed during the hiring process.
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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