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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What You’ll Do

This is an outside territory sales role focused on building and strengthening relationships with foodservice customers in the Springfield–Branson, MO territory. You will work to grow sales, provide product expertise and training, and support customers to meet their business goals.

• Develop new business and expand existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth within the assigned territory.
• Prospect, qualify, and prioritize leads in line with account stratification goals.
• Research customer needs and recommend product and service mixes to meet those needs.
• Monitor market and competitor activity to inform customers and recommend solutions.
• Provide product information and on-site practical training for customer staff.
• Manage order and delivery issues, coordinating with operations and transportation as needed.
• Drive a personal vehicle to customer locations, meetings, and events (mileage/allowance provided per program rules).
• Assist with accounts receivable follow-up in coordination with credit teams.
• Prepare sales quotes, menu suggestions, sales budgets and reports; maintain accurate sales records.
• Participate in promotions, customer events, sales meetings, and ongoing training programs.
• Mentor or assist in training of new sales team members, when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support customer success and territory goals.

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Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR High School diploma/GED with 3+ years restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent).
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Current automobile insurance meeting the program limits (Bodily injury: $100,000 each person / $300,000 each accident; Property damage: $100,000).
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Preferred:

• Experience in foodservice, restaurant management, chef/culinary background, or outside foodservice sales.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Competencies:

• Building trust and customer loyalty
• Strong follow-up and time management
• Sales ability and persuasiveness
• Adaptability and effective communication

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base salary as listed in the source posting: $100,000 per year.
• Eligible for bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement program and company-provided cell phone (state-specific allowances may vary).
• Robust benefits package (medical, retirement/401(k) with matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, etc.).
• Opportunities for career progression and specialized sales training, monthly/annual sales rewards and recognition.

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Requirements & Additional Details

• Travel: up to 25% within the assigned territory.
• Location: must live within a one-hour commute (with traffic) of the Springfield–Branson, MO territory or be willing to relocate at your own expense.
• This role may require some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs.
• Pre-employment screening required (drug screen, background check).
• Candidates must be willing to sign standard protective covenants as part of employment.
• Note: Required Sales Class training listed to start in August 2025 (confirm timing during interview).

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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.