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 maintaining customer relationships, growing sales within an assigned territory, and helping customers succeed through product and service recommendations. Typical responsibilities include:

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to drive profitable sales growth.
• Identify, qualify, and prioritize prospects using account stratification goals.
• Recommend product mixes and value-added services tailored to customer needs.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity; share relevant insights with customers.
• Provide product information and practical training for customer teams.
• Manage customer orders, troubleshoot order issues, and coordinate with operations/transportation.
• Communicate with credit/accounts receivable teams to resolve balances as needed.
• Attend sales meetings, customer events, and company promotions; participate in ongoing training.
• Prepare sales quotes, menu suggestions, budgets and reports; maintain sales records.
• Travel within the assigned territory using a personal vehicle for customer visits, conventions, and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned to support territory and team goals.

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What We’re Looking For

Required minimums (bring evidence on request):

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or a related discipline OR
• High school diploma/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent), including completion of a recognized sales internship.

Preferred:

• Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Certificates / Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
• Current automobile insurance that meets the employer’s minimums: Bodily injury — $100,000 each person / $300,000 each accident; Property damage — $100,000.

Other requirements:

• Pass pre-employment testing.
• Willingness to sign the employer’s protective covenants agreement if hired.
• Reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

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Skills & Competencies

• Strong customer-facing sales ability and persuasion skills.
• Ability to build trust and customer loyalty.
• Strong follow-up and account-management discipline.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to read, write and speak English.
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Adaptability; able to work some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) when required.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated compensation: $66,428 per year (estimated).
• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement per local policy; company phone provided.
• Robust benefits package including 401(k) matching and other standard employee benefits.
• Training and career-pathing opportunities, plus recognition programs for sales performance.

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Why Candidates Like Working With This Client

• Purpose-driven organization with strong training programs for sales development.
• Clear career path for entry-level and experienced sales professionals.
• Opportunity to work across diverse customer segments and learn new product categories.
• Team-based culture with individual recognition and rewards.

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Location & Work Environment

This position is field-based with territory responsibility in and around Marshall, IL. Expect regular in-person customer visits and local travel within the assigned territory.

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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.