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

Confidential Client is hiring an Outside Sales Consultant (Contractor / Full‑time) to build relationships, grow accounts, and drive profitable sales within an assigned territory. This role focuses on helping customers succeed through solution selling, product training, and consultative support.

• Develop new business and expand existing accounts to achieve sales and profit targets
• Prospect, qualify, and prioritize opportunities following account stratification goals
• Research customer needs and recommend product and service mixes that solve business problems
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity; make proactive recommendations to customers
• Provide product information and hands‑on training to customer staff
• Manage ordering and delivery issues with internal teams (transportation, credit)
• Collect receivables when necessary and coordinate with credit/accounts teams
• Prepare sales quotes, menus, budgets, and weekly/monthly sales reports
• Attend district and sales meetings; participate in promotions and customer events
• Use CRM and MS Office to maintain sales records and document activity
• Mentor and assist new employees as requested

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Qualifications

Required:

• 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 related experience (including completion of the company sales internship)
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance that meets client insurability and limits
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office

Preferred:

• Bilingual candidates
• Background in restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience

Certifications / Requirements:

• Pass employment testing
• Sign Confidential Client protective covenants agreement
• Reside in (or be willing to relocate to) the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory

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What We Offer

• Competitive base pay (estimated at $53,125/year) plus bonus and promotional incentives
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable, and company phone
• Specialized sales training and career pathing for entry and experienced sellers
• Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition
• Robust benefits package including Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with matching (where applicable)

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Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong sales ability and persuasiveness
• Relationship building and customer loyalty focus
• Reliable follow‑up and strong communication skills
• Time and territory management; adaptability in a dynamic environment

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Location & Travel

This role is field‑based in the Jackson, TN area. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory and be able to drive to customer accounts and company meetings.

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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.