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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Why This Role?

Confidential Client is hiring an Outside Sales Consultant to build relationships with restaurants and foodservice operators across an assigned territory in Princeton, IL. This role is ideal for experienced sales professionals, restaurant managers, culinary managers, or chefs looking to transition into B2B foodservice sales with structured training and career-path opportunities.

• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentives
• Car allowance (or mileage reimbursement where required) and company-provided cell phone
• Career pathing, specialized sales training, and recognition programs
• Robust benefits including Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) matching

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What You’ll Do

You will be responsible for promoting products and services, growing new business, and supporting existing accounts to help customers succeed and meet sales and profit goals.

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth
• Seek and qualify prospects according to account stratification goals
• Research customer needs and recommend product/service mixes to meet those needs
• Monitor market trends and competitor offerings; share insights with customers
• Provide product information and practical training to customer staff
• Drive to customer locations, conventions, and company meetings as required
• Manage account receivables and collaborate with credit/operations to resolve issues
• Coordinate with transportation and troubleshoot order or delivery issues
• Participate in sales meetings, promotions, and customer events
• Prepare sales quotes, menu suggestions, budgets, and routine reports
• Assist in onboarding and training new employees when requested

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Who We’re Looking For

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

• Preferred: bilingual candidates; restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience
• Strong sales ability, follow-up, communication, adaptability, and customer-focus
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office
• Ability to read, write, and speak English (bilingual candidates encouraged)

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Requirements & Work Conditions

• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance that meets Confidential Client’s insurability standards (insurance limits may apply)
• Must pass employment testing and any required background or driving checks
• Must 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
• This role may require non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) as customer needs demand

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay: $58,178 per year (estimated)
• Bonus and promotional incentives, car allowance or mileage reimbursement (where applicable), company cell phone
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) with matching, and other standard benefits
• Employment Type: Full-time (may be posted as contractor/full-time depending on need)

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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.