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.

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What You’ll Do

This outside sales role with our confidential client focuses on building and maintaining strong relationships with foodservice customers in the assigned Missoula, MT territory. Your primary objective is to help customers succeed while meeting sales and profit goals.

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth
• Qualify prospects and manage account stratification goals
• Recommend product mixes based on customer needs and market trends
• Provide product training and value-added selling to customer personnel
• Troubleshoot order/delivery issues and coordinate with operations teams
• Collect receivables and work with credit as needed
• Represent the client at promotions, customer events, conventions, and meetings
• Prepare sales budgets, quotes, reports, and maintain accurate sales documentation
• Attend sales meetings and participate in ongoing sales training

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR high school diploma/GED plus 3 years’ restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or completion of the client’s sales internship)
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance meeting the client’s liability requirements
• Ability to live in or relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office
• Ability to read, write and speak English

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Preferred Qualifications

• Restaurant management, chef, or foodservice outside sales experience
• Bi-lingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

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Compensation & Benefits

• Listed/estimated base salary: $100,000 per year (as shown in the source posting)
• Competitive base pay plus bonus and promotional incentive opportunities
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable and company-provided phone
• Robust benefits including 401(k) with matching and employee stock purchase opportunity
• Sales training, recognition programs, and clear career-pathing opportunities

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Requirements & Conditions

• Pass employment testing
• Must sign the client’s protective covenants agreement
• Maintain an insurable driving record that meets company standards
• Participate in company functions, promotions, and training as required

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Skills & Competencies

• Strong sales ability, persuasion and follow-up skills
• Customer-centric mindset with a focus on building trust and loyalty
• Good organization and time management; ability to manage administrative duties
• Adaptability and clear communication skills

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About Our Client

Confidential Client is a leader in foodservice distribution serving restaurants and foodservice operations. The role is field-based and supports local customers through consultative selling, product knowledge, and operational coordination.

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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.