Sales Consultant - Pocatello, ID
The Sales Consultant at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales activities, promoting products and services, and building strong relationships with new and existing customers to achieve sales and profit goals. This role involves territory management, market research, customer training, and participation in sales meetings and company events, offering career growth and comprehensive benefits within a purpose-driven organization.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Outside Sales Consultant to develop and grow foodservice and restaurant accounts in the assigned territory. This outside-sales role focuses on building long-term relationships, finding new business, and helping customers succeed while meeting or exceeding sales and profit objectives.
What You’ll Do
- Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to drive profitable sales growth across your territory.
- Seek and qualify prospects using account stratification and territory plans.
- Assess customer needs and recommend product and service mixes that add measurable value.
- Present product information, give practical training to customer staff, and provide menu suggestions when applicable.
- Monitor market conditions and competitor activity; recommend product changes and promotional strategies.
- Manage customer orders, troubleshoot order issues, and coordinate with transportation and credit teams as needed.
- Drive a personal vehicle to customer locations, events, and meetings.
- Participate in company promotions, customer visits, and sales meetings; engage in ongoing sales training.
- Prepare sales budgets, reports, quotes, and maintain accurate sales records.
- Collaborate with the team on territory strategy, customer retention, and business development initiatives.
Qualifications
- 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 equivalent experience (including completion of a recognized sales internship).
- Proven outside sales or territory sales experience preferred; foodservice, restaurant sales, or chef background is a strong plus.
- Effective communicator with strong consultative selling and relationship-building skills.
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office; comfortable using CRM or sales reporting tools.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English; bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle insurance that meets company insurability standards.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base pay: $41,373 per year (estimated).
- Competitive base salary with bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA).
- Cell phone provided.
- Career pathing and specialized sales training.
- Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition programs.
- Robust benefits package including 401(k) with company matching and participation opportunities (where available).
- Additional benefits and specifics will be provided by Confidential Client during the hiring process.
Additional requirements & notes
- Must pass employment testing and meet company insurability standards.
- Candidates will be asked to sign Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement as a condition of hire.
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.
- Current automobile insurance required; specific limits may be requested by Confidential Client.
- This role may require some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs.
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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