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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Compensation & Benefits

Confidential Client is hiring an outside Sales Consultant. Compensation range: $48,600 — $81,000 per year (range provided consistent with state requirements). Benefits include bonus/incentive plans, career pathing, specialized sales training, employee stock purchase plan, and 401(k) with automatic matching. Car allowance or mileage reimbursement and a company-provided cell phone are available as applicable.

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What You’ll Do

This outside sales role focuses on building and growing customer relationships within an assigned territory to achieve sales and profit goals.

• Develop new business and expand existing accounts to drive profitable sales growth.
• Qualify and pursue prospects per account-stratification goals.
• Assess customer needs and recommend product/service mixes.
• Stay current on market trends, product innovations, and competitor activity.
• Provide product information and on-site training to customer staff.
• Answer customer questions on pricing, availability, and product use.
• Manage deliveries against routing schedules and resolve order issues.
• Support collections and account receivable processes as needed.
• Participate in promotions, customer events, and sales meetings.
• Prepare sales quotes, reports, budgets, and maintain sales records.
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Location & Travel

• Location: Jessup, MD (territory ZIP 20794)
• Travel: Up to 25% (customer visits, conventions, meetings)
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR
• High school diploma/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent relevant experience, including completion of an approved sales internship).
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance that meets company insurability standards and liability limits.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bi-lingual candidates encouraged to apply.
• Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience preferred.

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Other Requirements

• Pass employment testing.
• Sign Confidential Client’s protective covenants agreement (as required).
• Maintain an insurable driving record and required auto insurance limits.
• Willingness to work occasional non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs.

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Skills & Competencies

• Building trust and customer loyalty
• Strong follow-up and account-management skills
• Persuasiveness and sales ability
• Time and work management
• Adaptability and effective communication

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Overview

Confidential Client is a leading organization in the foodservice distribution and sales sector. The Sales Consultant role offers structured training, a clear career path, and opportunities to work with diverse customer segments while contributing to local communities and customer success.

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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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