Sales Consultant - Florence, Hartsville, Mullins
The Sales Consultant role at Confidential Client involves outside sales responsibilities focused on promoting products and building strong customer relationships within assigned territories. The position requires developing new business, managing existing accounts, and achieving sales and profit goals while providing product knowledge and training to customers. This role demands adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to work some non-traditional hours to meet customer needs.
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 (Restaurant & Food Service).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This is an outside sales role focused on driving sales, building long-term customer relationships, and helping accounts succeed. You will represent our client’s product and service portfolio across an assigned territory (Quinby, SC and surrounding areas).
- Develop new business, expand penetration in existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth.
- Qualify prospects and prioritize leads according to account stratification and territory plans.
- Assess customer needs and recommend product and service mixes that meet business goals.
- Track market trends and competitor activity; proactively share insights and recommendations with customers.
- Provide product information and hands-on training to customer personnel when needed.
- Answer customer inquiries about pricing, availability and product usage.
- Manage order, delivery and credit issues by coordinating with internal teams (transportation, credit, etc.).
- Drive a personal vehicle to customer accounts, industry events and company meetings as required.
- Prepare sales quotes, menu suggestions, budgets and daily/weekly reports; maintain accurate sales records.
- Participate in sales meetings, promotions, customer events and ongoing training.
- Assist in onboarding and training new employees when requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required education & experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related field; OR
- High school diploma/GED plus 3 years’ experience in restaurant management, B2B or outside sales (or equivalent relatable experience), including completion of a sales internship.
Certificates, licenses & registrations:
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (no multiple DUIs within the last 2 years).
- Current automobile insurance meeting the following limits: Bodily injury — $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident; Property damage — $100,000.
Professional skills:
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
- Ability to read, write and speak English.
Competencies:
- Building trust and customer loyalty
- Follow-up and persistence
- Sales ability / persuasiveness
- Time and territory management
- Adaptability and clear communication
Preferred:
- Bilingual candidates (Spanish preferred).
- Background in restaurant management, foodservice outside sales or chef experience.
Requirements & Conditions
- Submit to pre-employment screening (drug test and background check).
- Must sign Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement.
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory.
- This role may require non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated pay: $75,598 per year (estimated; actual compensation may vary).
- Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentives.
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA) and company-provided cell phone.
- Career pathing and specialized sales training.
- Monthly and annual sales recognition and rewards.
- Robust benefits package including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with automatic matching.
Location & Schedule
- Location: Quinby, SC — this is an outside sales role covering a defined territory (including Florence, Hartsville, Mullins regions).
- Frequent local travel by personal vehicle is required; occasional travel to conventions and company meetings may be needed.
- Role type: Full-time (also listed as contractor in hiring options).
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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