Sales Consultant - Tacoma
The Sales Consultant at Confidential Client Tacoma is responsible for outside sales activities focused on promoting the company's foodservice products and building strong customer relationships within the 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 travel within the territory and participation in sales meetings and training to drive profitable growth and customer loyalty.
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an experienced outside Sales Consultant in the Kent, WA territory. This field sales role focuses on helping foodservice and restaurant customers succeed by building relationships, growing accounts, and meeting sales and profitability goals. This posting is for a full-time, territory-based sales position with travel up to 25%.
What You’ll Do
This is a results-oriented outside sales role. You will:
- Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth within an assigned territory
- Qualify prospects, manage a book of business, and minimize lost business
- Research customers’ needs and recommend products and services that meet those needs
- Stay informed on market trends, product innovations, and competitor activity; share insights with customers
- Provide product information, practical training, and menu suggestions for customer personnel
- Drive to customer locations, industry events, and company meetings as needed
- Communicate with the credit/finance team and support accounts receivable collection when necessary
- Coordinate with operations on deliveries, troubleshoot order issues, and manage order exceptions
- Maintain sales records, prepare quotes, sales budgets and reports, and support administrative needs
- Participate in sales training, district meetings, company promotions, and customer events
- Assist with mentoring or training new sales team members as requested
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $53,000 - $88,400 per year (provided in compliance with state pay transparency rules)
- Eligibility for incentive/bonus plans
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (note: CA candidates may receive mileage reimbursement per local requirements)
- Company-provided cell phone
- Robust benefits package including 401(k) with matching and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Sales rewards and recognition programs, plus career-pathing and specialized sales training
Location & Travel
- Location: Kent, WA (territory-based)
- Travel: Up to 25% within the assigned territory
- Candidates must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the geographical vicinity of the territory
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 relevant experience)
- Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company insurability standards
- Current automobile insurance meeting required limits (bodily injury and property damage limits specified below)
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office
- Willingness to pass employment testing and sign required confidentiality/protective covenants
Preferred
- Bi-lingual candidates
- Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience
Certificates & Insurance Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Personal auto insurance with limits of liability: Bodily injury — $100,000 each person / $300,000 each accident; Property damage — $100,000
Professional Skills & Competencies
- Building trust and customer loyalty
- Sales ability and persuasiveness
- Strong follow-up and communication skills
- Managing work and adaptability
- Customer-focused problem solving
Important Notes
- Employment authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer. Final hiring decisions are made by the employer; Careertakes supports the process as a third-party recruiter.
- Additional benefits details and program information will be provided by Confidential Client 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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