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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Overview

This is an outside sales role for a Confidential Client in the Sales industry. The Sales Consultant will build and manage customer relationships, develop new business, and achieve sales and profitability goals within an assigned territory around Miner, MO. This role may require non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) and regular driving to customer locations.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth within your assigned territory.
• Seek and qualify prospects in line with account stratification goals.
• Research customer needs and recommend product/service mixes to meet those needs.
• Evaluate market trends and suggest product solutions to customers.
• Provide product information, practical training, and value-added services to customers and their staff.
• Manage order issues (out-of-stock, special orders, inventory) and coordinate with internal teams to resolve problems.
• Drive a personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and company meetings as required.
• Participate in promotions, customer events, sales meetings, and ongoing training.
• Prepare sales budgets and reports; maintain sales records and process credits or pick-up requests.
• Collect accounts receivable as needed and collaborate with credit teams to resolve outstanding balances.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support territory and company objectives.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related discipline OR HSD/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent relatable experience including completion of a sales internship).
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance that meets the company’s insurability standards and liability limits.
• Willingness to reside in or relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual candidates preferred.
• Background in restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience preferred.

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Requirements & Compliance

• Pass employment testing as part of the hiring process.
• Sign the Confidential Client’s protective covenants/agreement as required.
• Maintain required automobile insurance and driving record to meet insurability guidelines.

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Skills & Competencies

• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Strong communication skills—ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Competencies include:
  • Building trust and customer loyalty
  • Follow-up and persistence
  • Sales ability and persuasiveness
  • Managing work and adaptability
  • Effective communication and relationship-building

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay: $71,133 per year (estimated).
• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable and company-provided cell phone.
• Robust benefits package including employee stock purchase plan and 401(k) with automatic matching.
• Specialized sales training, career-pathing, monthly and annual sales recognition and rewards.

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Location & Travel

• Primary work location: Miner, MO (territory-based outside sales).
• Frequent local travel within the assigned territory is required. Occasional attendance at company meetings, conventions, and customer events may be required.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours when business needs require it.

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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.