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 growing foodservice/restaurant accounts in a defined territory. You will help customers succeed by recommending products and services, meeting sales and profit targets, and delivering value-added service.

• Develop new business and deepen relationships with existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth.
• Qualify and pursue prospects in line with the client’s account stratification and territory plan.
• Assess customer needs and propose a tailored mix of products and services.
• Track market and competitor activity and share relevant insights with customers.
• Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.
• Manage customer orders and work with internal teams (transportation, credit) to resolve issues.
• Drive your personal vehicle to customer visits, events, and meetings as required.
• Participate in promotions, customer events, and sales/district meetings.
• Use reports and daily/weekly data (orders, bids, margins) to guide account activity and forecasting.
• Perform routine administrative tasks: prepare quotes, maintain sales records, process credits and pick-ups, and file reports.
• Support and train new team members when requested.

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What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

Required — one of the following:

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

Preferred:

• Bi-lingual candidates
• Background in restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or culinary/chef experience

Certificates & licenses:

• Valid driver’s license with driving record meeting insurability standards.
• Current automobile insurance meeting client-required limits (example requirements provided in original posting).

Other requirements:

• Pass employment testing.
• Sign Confidential Client's protective covenants agreement (as a condition of employment).
• Reside in — or be willing to relocate to — the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentives.
• Car allowance (or mileage reimbursement where required by state law) and company-provided cell phone.
• Robust benefits package, which may include stock purchase plan and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Specialized sales training and clear career-pathing opportunities.
• Monthly/annual sales rewards and recognition.

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Professional Skills & Competencies

• Proficient with MS Office and basic PC skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Sales ability and persuasiveness; strong follow-up and time-management skills.
• Customer-focused mindset: building trust and customer loyalty.
• Adaptability and ability to manage work in a field-based role.

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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.