Sales Consultant - USBL - US
The Sales Consultant at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales activities focused on promoting products and services to new and existing restaurant and foodservice accounts within a defined territory. The role involves developing business, building customer relationships, achieving sales and profit goals, and providing product knowledge and training to customers. This position requires strong sales skills, adaptability, 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.
Overview
This outside Sales Consultant role supports a Confidential Client serving foodservice and restaurant customers across the Saint Joseph, MO territory, including Smithville, Cameron, Trenton, Bethany, and Chillicothe. The role focuses on building and growing customer relationships, driving profitable sales, and delivering exceptional service and product knowledge for foodservice operators.
What You’ll Do
- Develop new business and expand existing accounts to achieve territory sales and profit goals.
- Qualify and pursue prospects per account stratification and territory plans.
- Assess customer needs and recommend product and service mixes that drive customer success.
- Track market trends and share product insights and pricing information with customers.
- Respond to customer inquiries about product availability, pricing, and usage.
- Provide practical product training to customer staff where appropriate.
- Drive to customer accounts, trade events, and company meetings as required.
- Work with credit and transportation teams to manage accounts receivable and order fulfillment issues.
- Participate in promotions, customer events, and sales meetings; contribute to team-based selling.
- Maintain sales records, prepare quotes/menu suggestions, and perform basic administrative duties.
- Engage in ongoing training and assist with onboarding new team members when requested.
Why Join
- Competitive base pay with bonus and promotional incentives.
- Car allowance and company cell phone provided; mileage reimbursement where required by law.
- Career pathing for entry and experienced sales professionals.
- Specialized sales training and sales rewards/recognition programs.
- Robust benefits including 401(k) matching and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Chance to work for a purpose-driven organization supporting local communities.
Qualifications
- Required: 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/outside sales experience, or equivalent experience (including completion of the Confidential Client Sales Internship).
- Preferred: Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, chef experience, or bilingual skills.
- Valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
- Current automobile insurance meeting liability limits specified by the employer (note: your insurance provider must meet the Confidential Client’s insurability requirements).
- Ability to read, write, and speak English; basic PC skills and MS Office proficiency.
Requirements & Conditions
- Pass employment testing as required.
- Must sign the Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement (as a condition of employment).
- Reside in—or be willing to relocate to—the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.
- This position may require some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs.
Competencies & Professional Skills
- Building trust and customer loyalty
- Strong follow-up and organizational skills
- Persuasive sales ability and consultative selling
- Managing workload and adapting to change
- Clear and effective communication
Location
Saint Joseph, MO (territory includes Smithville, Cameron, Trenton, Bethany, Chillicothe) — this listing uses the authoritative job location: Saint Joseph, Missouri (MO), United States.
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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