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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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a results-driven Sales Consultant (outside sales) to grow business, manage customer relationships, and drive profitable sales within an assigned territory. This field role focuses on helping foodservice and restaurant customers succeed while achieving sales and margin goals.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop new business and expand existing accounts to meet territory sales targets.
• Qualify prospects and execute territory plans aligned with account stratification goals.
• Recommend product mixes and services tailored to customer needs and market trends.
• Provide product training and value-added support to customer staff.
• Handle order issues, coordinate with transportation/credit teams, and troubleshoot delivery concerns.
• Collect receivables as needed and support account billing issues.
• Participate in sales meetings, promotions, and customer events.
• Maintain sales records, prepare quotes, menu suggestions, and routine reports.
• Mentor and assist in training new sales employees when requested.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related field OR HSD/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent). Completion of a formal sales internship or related program is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record meeting company insurability standards.
• Current automobile insurance meeting minimum liability limits as required by the client (example limits listed in the original posting).
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English. Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Prior restaurant management, chef experience, or foodservice outside sales is preferred.
• Must pass employment testing and be willing to sign the Confidential Client’s protective covenants agreement.
• Reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Estimated base salary: $73,528 per year (estimated).
• Bonus and promotional incentives available; car allowance or mileage reimbursement and company cell phone provided where applicable.
• Robust benefits package including retirement plan options and other standard benefits.
• This role may require non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) and regular travel within the assigned territory.
• Employment type: Full-time (Contractor options may apply depending on assignment).

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Skills & Competencies

• Strong sales ability and persuasiveness
• Customer relationship building and follow-up
• Time and territory management
• Adaptability and effective communication
• Commitment to building trust and customer loyalty

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Location & Travel

This opportunity is for the Simpsonville, MD area. Regular in-territory travel using a personal vehicle is expected.

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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.

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