Sales Consultant - Tacoma
The Sales Consultant at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales activities, promoting products and services, and building strong relationships with new and existing customers to achieve sales and profit goals. This role involves territory management, market research, customer training, and participation in sales meetings and company events, requiring adaptability and strong communication skills in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.
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.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This outside sales role focuses on building and growing customer relationships across a defined territory in the foodservice distribution sector. You will promote product and service solutions, help customers meet their operational goals, and drive profitable sales growth while following territory plans and account stratification.
Responsibilities
- Develop new business and expand existing accounts to meet sales and profit targets.
- Identify, qualify, and pursue prospects following account stratification goals.
- Assess customer needs and recommend product/service mixes to meet those needs.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity; share insights and value-added recommendations with customers.
- Answer product, pricing, availability, and use questions and provide practical product training to customer staff.
- Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and company meetings as required.
- Communicate with credit/finance teams to collect receivables and resolve payment issues.
- Coordinate with transportation and operations to manage delivery schedules and troubleshoot order issues.
- Participate in promotions, customer events, and sales/district meetings.
- Prepare sales quotes, budgets, reports, and maintain accurate sales records.
- Support onboarding and training of new employees when requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR High School Diploma/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent experience, including completion of a recognized sales internship).
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance that meets the company’s minimum limits (see Certificates & Requirements).
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual candidates preferred.
- Prior restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience is a plus.
Certificates & Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets insurability standards.
- Current automobile insurance with limits similar to: Bodily injury — $100,000 each person / $300,000 each accident; Property damage — $100,000 (as described by the client).
- Must pass employment testing.
- Must sign Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement.
- Reside in (or be willing to relocate to) the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base pay: $56,800 per year (estimate shown on source posting).
- Additional compensation: bonus and promotional incentives.
- Benefits may include car allowance (note: mileage reimbursement referenced for CA candidates on source posting), company-provided cell phone, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) with automatic matching, and other standard benefits.
- Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition; specialized sales training and career-pathing opportunities are offered.
Skills & Competencies
- Sales ability and persuasiveness
- Building trust and customer loyalty
- Strong follow-up and organizational skills
- Adaptability and effective communication
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office
Location & Travel
- This position is based in Parkland, WA. Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the territory.
- Regular travel within the assigned territory is required and will typically be performed using a personal vehicle.
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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