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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Role overview

Confidential Client is hiring an outside Sales Consultant to develop and grow foodservice and hospitality accounts across an assigned territory in Lincoln, NE. This field role focuses on building long-term customer relationships, driving profitable sales growth, and delivering value-added product and service solutions to restaurant and foodservice customers.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve sales and profit goals.
• Qualify prospects and manage a sales pipeline according to account-stratification goals.
• Assess customer needs and recommend product/service mixes, menu solutions, and promotions.
• Provide product information, practical training, and value-added insights to customers.
• Monitor market and competitor activity and present relevant recommendations to customers.
• Coordinate with internal teams (credit, transportation, merchandising) to resolve order/delivery issues.
• Attend sales and district meetings; participate in promotions, customer events, and training.
• Prepare sales quotes, budgets, reports, and maintain accurate sales records.
• Travel within the assigned territory using a personal vehicle for customer visits, meetings, and events.

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Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related field — OR HSD/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B/outside sales experience, or equivalent relevant experience (including completion of a documented sales internship).
• Experience: Proven outside sales or restaurant management experience preferred; foodservice sales or chef experience is a plus.
• Communication: Ability to read, write, and speak English; bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
• Technical: Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Licensing: Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance meeting company insurability and liability limits.

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Requirements & Logistics

• Ability to drive personal vehicle regularly; mileage reimbursement or car allowance applicable per client policy.
• Ability to work some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) as needed to meet customer needs.
• Must pass applicable employment testing and agree to Confidential Client’s protective covenants as required.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay: $50,108 per year (estimated).
• Additional compensation: bonus opportunities, promotional incentives, and monthly/annual sales recognition.
• Benefits: robust benefits package including 401(k) with matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, specialized sales training, and career-pathing opportunities.
• Tools: cell phone provided; car allowance or mileage reimbursement as applicable.

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Skills & Competencies

• Strong sales ability and persuasiveness.
• Customer-focused relationship building and follow-up.
• Adaptability, time-management, and self-directed work habits.
• Analytical ability to review reports and use data to inform sales strategy.
• Team-oriented mindset with willingness to train and mentor others.

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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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