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, Foodservice Distribution (Produce).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client, a leader in foodservice distribution, is hiring an Outside Sales Consultant to develop and grow accounts in the assigned territory. This outside-sales role focuses on building relationships with restaurants and foodservice operators, recommending product and service solutions, and meeting sales and profit goals. This is a field-based, full-time position that may require non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) and regular travel within the territory.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth within your territory.
• Identify, qualify, and prioritize prospects using company account stratification.
• Research customer needs and present tailored mixes of products and services.
• Recommend product solutions based on market trends and customer goals.
• Provide product information and training to customer staff.
• Respond to customer questions on product availability, pricing, and usage.
• Drive your personal vehicle to customer accounts, industry events, and company meetings.
• Support order fulfillment by coordinating with transportation and troubleshooting inventory or delivery issues.
• Work with credit/accounts teams to manage receivables and collect balances as needed.
• Prepare sales quotes, menu suggestions, and recurring reports; maintain accurate sales records.
• Participate in sales meetings, training sessions, customer events, and promotional activities.
• Mentor and assist in training new team members as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support territory and company goals.

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related field OR high school diploma/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B/outside sales, or equivalent experience (including completion of a recognized sales internship).
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance meeting company limits.
• Proven outside sales or restaurant/foodservice experience (preferred).
• Proficiency with basic PC tasks and MS Office.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Preferred

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Restaurant management, chef, or foodservice outside-sales background preferred.

Other Requirements

• Pass pre-employment testing.
• Sign company protective covenants/agreement as required.
• Reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base salary: $44,220 per year (estimated).
• Competitive base pay plus bonus and promotional incentives.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable; cell phone provided.
• Robust benefits package including 401(k) with employer matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Ongoing sales training, recognition programs, and clear career pathing.

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Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Building trust and customer loyalty
• Follow-up and account management
• Sales ability and persuasiveness
• Time and territory management
• Adaptability and strong communication skills

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.