Sales Consultant - Mandarin/Hindi
The Sales Consultant role at Confidential Client involves outside sales responsibilities focused on promoting products and building strong customer relationships within assigned territories. The position requires developing new business, managing existing accounts, and achieving sales and profit goals while providing product knowledge and training to customers. This role offers career development opportunities, competitive compensation, and requires adaptability to non-traditional working hours.
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 / Sales.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This outside sales role focuses on building relationships with new and existing accounts, driving profitable sales growth, and supporting customers to meet their business goals. Key responsibilities include:
- Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve territory sales goals
- Seek, qualify and prioritize prospects based on account stratification
- Research customer needs and recommend product/service mixes and menu solutions
- Present product information and provide practical training to customer staff
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and product innovations; recommend products accordingly
- Answer customer questions on product, pricing and availability
- Participate in company promotions, customer events and district meetings
- Drive personal vehicle to customer sites, meetings, conventions and events
- Manage order/delivery issues and coordinate with operations/transportation as needed
- Communicate with credit/accounts receivable to collect balances when required
- Prepare sales quotes, budgets, reports and maintain accurate sales records
- Engage in ongoing training and assist with training new hires as requested
- Other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED plus 3 years restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent experience, including completion of an approved sales internship)
- Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record that meets insurability standards
- Current automobile insurance meeting the employer’s required limits
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Authorization to work in the United States
Preferred
- Bilingual ability (Mandarin and/or Hindi strongly preferred)
- Restaurant management, chef, or foodservice outside sales experience
- Previous territory or outside sales experience in foodservice or hospitality channels
Required documents/conditions
- Pass employment testing
- Willingness to sign the Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement (as applicable)
- Reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base salary: $62,282 per year (estimated)
- Competitive base pay plus bonus and promotional incentives
- Car allowance / mileage reimbursement (policy varies by state)
- Company-provided cell phone (as applicable)
- Robust benefits package including 401(k) with automatic matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Specialized sales training, career pathing, and rewards/recognition programs
Location & Schedule
- Primary work location: Rocky Hill, CT (territory-based, regular travel within assigned territory required)
- This is an outside sales role and may require non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs
Professional Skills & Competencies
- Strong sales ability and persuasiveness
- Customer focus and ability to build trust and loyalty
- Strong follow-up and organizational skills
- Adaptability and effective communication
- Basic PC skills and familiarity with MS Office
Legal & Compliance Notes
Careertakes and our client follow federal, state, and local employment laws. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
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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