Sales Consultant - Shelby, NC
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 territory management, market research, customer training, and participation in sales meetings and company events, requiring adaptability and strong communication skills. The position offers career development, competitive compensation, and benefits within a purpose-driven organization.
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.
What You’ll Do
This is an outside sales role focused on building relationships with new and existing accounts within an assigned territory. You will help customers succeed while meeting sales and profit targets.
- Develop new business and grow existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth.
- Prospect and qualify leads in line with account stratification goals.
- Analyze customer needs and recommend product and service mixes that meet those needs.
- Monitor market conditions, competitor activity, and product innovations; share insights with customers.
- Provide product information and hands-on training to customer staff.
- Drive a personal vehicle to customer accounts, events, and company meetings.
- Support the order/delivery process and help troubleshoot inventory or service issues.
- Participate in promotions, customer events, and sales/district meetings.
- Maintain sales records, prepare quotes, analyze sales and margin reports, and perform other administrative duties.
- Engage in ongoing training and assist with onboarding new sales team members as needed.
What We’re Looking For
Candidates should demonstrate sales ability, relationship-building skills, and relevant experience in restaurant, hospitality, or B2B sales.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED plus 3 years' restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent experience, including completion of a sales internship).
- Outside sales or restaurant/foodservice sales experience preferred.
- Bi-lingual candidates are preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance that meets company insurability requirements.
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
- Strong communication, follow-up, adaptability, and time-management skills.
Requirements & Logistics
- Must be able to pass employment testing.
- Must sign Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement.
- Reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory.
- This position may require non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs.
Compensation & Benefits
Confidential Client offers competitive base salary and bonus/incentive opportunities, specialized sales training, career-pathing, and a comprehensive benefits package including retirement savings (401(k) with matching) and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Candidates may also receive a car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable and a company-provided cell phone.
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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