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 / Restaurant & Food Service.

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 and growing revenue within an assigned territory. You will represent the Confidential Client’s products and services to restaurants and foodservice operators, help customers succeed, and meet sales and profitability targets.

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to drive profitable sales growth.
• Seek and qualify prospects following account stratification goals.
• Research customer needs and recommend product/service mixes to meet those needs.
• Evaluate market trends and recommend products based on customer goals.
• Stay informed about product innovations, competitors’ offerings, pricing, and market conditions.
• Answer customer questions about products, pricing, availability and product use.
• Provide product information and hands-on training to customer staff.
• Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and company meetings.
• Communicate and help resolve accounts receivable issues, working with credit teams as needed.
• Manage deliveries against routing schedules and troubleshoot order issues (out-of-stock, special orders, low inventory).
• Participate in company promotions, customer events, and sales/district meetings.
• Prepare sales budgets, reports, quotes, and menu suggestions; maintain sales records and process credits/pick-ups.
• Engage in ongoing training and assist with onboarding new employees as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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What You’ll Need

Required education / experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related discipline OR
• HSD/GED plus 3 years’ restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent), including completion of a relevant sales internship.

Preferred:

• Bi-lingual candidates highly valued.
• Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience preferred.

Certificates, licenses & requirements:

• Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
• Current automobile insurance meeting the stated minimum limits (bodily injury and property damage).
• Ability to pass employment testing.
• Must sign Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.

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Skills & Competencies

• Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to read, write and speak English.
• Competencies: Building Trust, Building Customer Loyalty, Follow-up, Sales Ability/Persuasiveness, Managing Work, Adaptability, Communication.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $62,629 per year (estimated).
• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentives.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement as applicable and a company-provided cell phone.
• Specialized sales training and career pathing for entry-level and experienced professionals.
• Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition.
• Robust benefits package including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and a 401(k) with automatic matching.

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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.