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

This outside sales role focuses on building and growing a book of business in an assigned territory. You’ll promote product and service solutions, develop relationships with new and existing accounts, and help customers succeed while meeting sales and profit targets.

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and reduce lost business to drive profitable sales growth.
• Qualify prospects and follow account stratification strategies.
• Recommend product mixes based on customer needs and market trends.
• Provide product information, conduct product training, and deliver value-added insights to customers.
• Manage order issues, coordinate with transportation and credit teams, and support customer events and promotions.
• Drive a personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and company meetings as required.
• Prepare sales budgets, reports, quotes, and maintain accurate sales records.

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Responsibilities

• Achieve individual and territory sales goals through targeted prospecting and account management.
• Monitor market conditions, competitor activity, and product innovations; share relevant insights with customers.
• Communicate with customers regarding product availability, pricing, and usage; resolve order or delivery issues.
• Participate in sales meetings, training sessions, and company events.
• Assist with onboarding and coaching new team members when requested.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, including credit collection practices and required recordkeeping.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related field OR HSD/GED with 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent), including completion of a sales internship where applicable.

• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance meeting the stated company limits.

• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Strong customer-first mindset, follow-up discipline, and ability to manage competing priorities.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in restaurant management, chef/culinary roles, or foodservice outside sales is a plus.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $56,268 per year (estimated).
• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentives.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable and a company-provided cell phone.
• Robust benefits package including 401(k) with automatic matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Monthly/annual sales recognition, specialized sales training, and career-pathing opportunities.

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Location & Travel

• Location: Lincoln, IL — territory-based, must reside or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory.
• This role requires regular local travel within the assigned territory and occasional non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs.

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Additional Requirements & Notes

• Pass employment testing as required by the client.
• Must sign the Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement as a condition of employment.
• Meet the client’s insurability standards for driving record and maintain required automobile liability coverage limits.
• Other duties as assigned.

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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.