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 and growing foodservice and restaurant accounts within an assigned territory around Pratt, KS. You will sell products and services, develop new business, and partner with customers to help them succeed while meeting sales and profitability goals.

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Responsibilities

• Develop new business and deepen relationships with existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth in your territory.
• Prospect, qualify, and prioritize sales opportunities using company account stratification.
• Recommend product mixes and services tailored to customer needs; provide product information and hands-on training for customer staff.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to make informed product recommendations.
• Answer customer questions about pricing, availability, and product use.
• Manage customer orders, troubleshoot ordering or delivery issues, and work with internal teams (credit, transportation) as needed.
• Collect receivables when required and follow approved credit terms.
• Drive to customer locations, conventions, and company meetings; maintain accurate sales records and prepare sales quotes and reports.
• Participate in sales meetings, promotions, customer events, and ongoing training; assist in onboarding new hires as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support territory and team objectives.

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Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related field OR HSD/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B/outside sales experience, or equivalent experience (including completion of a sales internship).
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance that meets company insurability standards.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Willingness to live in or relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.
• Must pass employment testing and sign Confidential Client’s protective covenants agreement.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual candidates a plus.
• Prior restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience preferred.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base: $36,982 per year (source estimate). This role also offers performance bonus opportunities.
• Additional benefits: car allowance or mileage reimbursement (note: specific mileage policies vary by state — CA candidates may receive mileage reimbursement), company cell phone, career pathing, specialized sales training, monthly/annual sales recognition, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and 401(k) with automatic matching.
• Typical employment type: Full-time. Role may require occasional non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays).

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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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