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 is an outside sales role focused on building relationships with new and existing accounts in the foodservice and restaurant channel. You will work territory accounts to help customers succeed while achieving sales and profit goals set by the Confidential Client.

• Develop new business, grow penetration in existing accounts, and reduce lost business to deliver profitable sales growth within an assigned territory
• Prospect, qualify, and prioritize leads based on account stratification goals
• Research customer needs and recommend product and service mixes that meet those needs
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity and share relevant insights with customers
• Provide product information and on-site training to customer staff when needed
• Manage account administration including preparing sales quotes, processing credits, and maintaining accurate sales records
• Support deliveries and troubleshoot order issues in cooperation with operations teams
• Communicate with credit/finance teams to help manage accounts receivable as required
• Participate in sales meetings, trainings, customer events, and promotions
• Assist with onboarding and training new sales team members as requested

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Qualifications

Required

• 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 experience)
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance that meets the client insurability requirements
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office

Preferred

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

Other requirements

• Must pass employment testing as required by the Confidential Client
• May be required to sign Confidential Client protective covenants agreement
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory
• Ability to work occasional non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) as customer needs require

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay: $54,148 per year (estimated)
• Bonus and promotional incentive opportunities
• Vehicle allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable, and company-provided cell phone
• Specialized sales training and career pathing opportunities for entry-level and experienced professionals
• Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition
• Robust benefits package including retirement plan options and equity purchase opportunities where offered

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Location & Work Environment

• Job location: Olympia, WA (territory-based outside sales)
• Role requires regular travel within an assigned territory using a personal vehicle
• Field-based selling with both individual and team selling elements

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Keywords & Ideal Candidate

This role is best suited to experienced outside sales professionals and restaurant/culinary managers who bring strong relationship-building, consultative selling, and territory-management skills.

• Outside sales
• Foodservice sales
• Restaurant sales representative
• Territory sales
• Sales consultant Olympia WA

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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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