Sales Consultant - The Villages
The Sales Consultant at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales activities focused on promoting products and services to new and existing customers, primarily in the foodservice industry. This role involves developing business, managing customer relationships, achieving sales and profit goals, and providing product knowledge and training, requiring strong communication and adaptability skills in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an experienced outside Sales Consultant to support foodservice customers in the Ocoee, FL area. This outside sales role focuses on building and growing relationships with restaurants and other foodservice operators, delivering product expertise, and achieving territory sales and profit goals. This is a full-time role classified as contractor + full-time employment in the source posting, with a reported base salary of $100,000 per year.
What You’ll Do
- Develop new business and expand existing accounts to drive profitable sales growth within the assigned territory.
- Qualify and pursue prospect opportunities aligned with account stratification goals.
- Assess customer needs and recommend a mix of products and services to meet operational and cost objectives.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity; proactively recommend relevant products to customers.
- Provide product information, demonstrations, and on-site training for customer personnel.
- Maintain regular customer contact by driving to accounts, attending customer events, and participating in promotions.
- Manage order issues and coordinate with operations (credit, transportation) to resolve delivery or inventory problems.
- Prepare sales quotes, menu suggestions, budgets, and reports; maintain accurate sales records.
- Participate in sales meetings, ongoing training, and support onboarding/training of new employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet territory objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related field OR High School diploma/GED plus 3 years’ experience in restaurant management, B2B or outside sales, or equivalent relatable experience (including completion of a sales internship).
- Proven outside sales or B2B selling experience, ideally serving restaurants or foodservice customers.
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance meeting company insurability requirements.
- Proficiency with basic PC skills and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.
- Bilingual abilities are a plus.
- Experience with territory management and consultative selling.
Requirements
- Passing employment-related testing as part of the hiring process.
- Agreement to sign the client’s protective covenants or related agreements where required.
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory.
- Maintain a driving record and insurance that meet company standards (automobile insurance limits noted in the original posting).
Compensation & Benefits
- Reported base salary: $100,000 per year (as provided in the source posting).
- Competitive base pay plus bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (policy may vary by state) and company-provided cell phone.
- Opportunities for career development, specialized sales training, and performance recognition.
- Robust benefits package including retirement plans (401(k) matching) and employee purchase programs (details through client benefits portal).
Why Candidates Like This Opportunity
- Work with a purpose-driven organization serving restaurants and hospitality businesses.
- Structured sales training and clear career pathing for both entry-level and experienced professionals.
- Balanced mix of individual and team-based selling with frequent customer engagement.
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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