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, Foodservice distribution.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Outside Sales professional to cover a downtown Los Angeles territory. This role focuses on building and maintaining strong customer relationships, driving profitable sales growth, and supporting restaurants and foodservice operators with product and service solutions.

Compensation range (as provided by client): $50,800 — $84,600 per year. This range complies with state pay-transparency rules. Final pay will depend on experience, skills, and other lawful factors.

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What You’ll Do

This is an outside sales role responsible for promoting the client’s products and services and growing accounts within an assigned territory.

• Develop new business, expand existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth.
• Seek and qualify prospects per account-stratification goals.
• Research customer needs and create tailored mixes of products and services.
• Recommend product solutions based on market trends and customer goals.
• Keep customers informed about product innovations, pricing, and competitive activity.
• Answer product, pricing, availability, and usage questions.
• Provide on-site product information and practical training for customer staff.
• Drive to customer accounts, conventions, and company meetings (role requires personal vehicle use).
• Coordinate with credit and transportation teams to manage receivables and delivery routing.
• Troubleshoot order issues (out-of-stock, special orders, low inventory).
• Participate in promotions, customer events, and sales/district meetings.
• Prepare sales budgets, reports, quotes, menu suggestions, and maintain sales records.
• Engage in ongoing training and assist with onboarding new sales staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Who You Are / Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related field OR High School Diploma/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent experience, including completion of a relevant sales internship).
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance meeting company insurability requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred

• Bilingual (Spanish/English or other relevant languages).
• Prior restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.

Other Requirements

• Pass pre-employment testing as required by client.
• Agree to and sign Confidential Client’s protective covenants or similar agreements, when applicable.
• Reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range: $50,800 — $84,600 per year (provided by client).
• Opportunity for incentive pay/bonus and promotional incentives.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (California candidates: mileage reimbursement where applicable).
• Company-provided cell phone (as applicable).
• Robust benefits package, which may include 401(k) with matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (details provided by client).
• Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition.
• Training programs and clear career-pathing opportunities.

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Travel & Location

• Primary location: Los Angeles, CA (Downtown Los Angeles territory).
• Travel up to ~50% may be required to visit customer accounts, events, and meetings.
• Role requires driving a personal vehicle to customer sites and company events; meeting insurance and driving-record standards is required.

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Skills & Competencies

• Building trust and customer loyalty
• Strong follow-up and organizational skills
• Sales ability and persuasiveness
• Time and task management
• Adaptability and strong communication skills

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Other Hiring Information

Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and hiring process.

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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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