Sales Consultant - Salina, KS
The Sales Consultant at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales activities, promoting products and services, and building strong relationships with new and existing customers to achieve sales and profit goals. This role involves business development, market research, customer training, and active participation in sales meetings and company events, requiring adaptability and strong communication skills in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.
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.
Why Join
Confidential Client seeks experienced sales professionals and restaurant/hospitality leaders to join a purpose-driven sales team. The role offers a competitive base, bonus opportunities, career pathing, specialized training, and a robust benefits package including retirement and employee stock purchase options.
- Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentives
- Car allowance (or mileage reimbursement where required) and company-provided cell phone
- Career pathing for entry-level and experienced hires
- Specialized sales training and team/individual reward programs
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with automatic matching
What You’ll Do
This is an outside sales role focused on building relationships with new and existing accounts, helping customers succeed while meeting sales and profit goals.
- Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to drive profitable sales growth in your assigned territory
- Seek and qualify prospects according to account stratification goals
- Research customer needs and create a product/service mix to meet those needs
- Recommend products based on market trends and customer goals
- Provide product information, demonstrations, and practical training to customer personnel
- Answer customer questions on products, pricing, availability, and usage
- Coordinate with credit and transportation teams to manage orders, collections, and routing issues
- Drive a personal vehicle to customer accounts, meetings, and events as needed
- Participate in promotions, customer events, sales meetings, and ongoing training
- Prepare sales quotes, menu suggestions, budgets and reports; maintain sales records and process credits/pick-ups
- Assist in onboarding and training new team members and perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required education / experience:
- 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 or outside sales experience (or equivalent), including completion of a recognized sales internship
Preferred:
- Bilingual candidates preferred
- Background in restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience is a plus
Certificates / licenses:
- Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record
- Current automobile insurance meeting stated liability minimums:
- Bodily injury — $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident
- Property damage — $100,000
Requirements:
- Pass employment testing
- Willingness to sign a Confidential Client protective covenants agreement
- Reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory
Skills & Competencies
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Strong sales ability and persuasiveness
- Building trust and customer loyalty
- Follow-up and organizational skills
- Managing workload and adaptability
- Clear, effective communication
Compensation & Employment Type
- Employment type: Contract / Full-time (as advertised)
- Estimated base pay: $51,929 per year (estimated)
- Additional compensation: bonus opportunities and promotional incentives; car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable; cell phone provided
- Note: Salary shown is an estimate from the source posting and may vary by experience and location.
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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