Sales Consultant - USBL - US
The Sales Consultant at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales activities focused on promoting the company's foodservice products and services within an assigned territory. This role involves developing new business, managing existing accounts, and providing product knowledge and training to customers to achieve sales and profit goals. The position requires strong relationship-building skills, adaptability, and occasional non-traditional hours to meet customer needs.
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 foodservice customers and driving profitable sales growth within an assigned territory.
- Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve territory sales and profit goals.
- Prospect, qualify, and prioritize leads based on account stratification goals.
- Research customer needs and recommend appropriate product and service mixes.
- Monitor market and competitor activity; advise customers on product innovations and pricing as a value-added resource.
- Provide product training and menu suggestions to customer personnel.
- Manage order and delivery issues in coordination with internal teams (transportation, credit, etc.).
- Communicate with customers on pricing, availability, and product use.
- Prepare sales quotes, maintain sales records, and complete required administrative tasks and reporting.
- Attend sales and district meetings, participate in promotions and customer events, and engage in ongoing sales training.
- Assist with onboarding and training new sales employees as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
What We’re Looking For
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED with 3+ years’ restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent related experience, including completion of a recognized sales internship).
- Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets insurability standards.
- Current automobile insurance meeting required liability limits (see below).
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
Preferred:
- Bi-lingual candidates.
- Prior restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.
Certificates / Licenses:
- Valid driver’s license.
- Current automobile insurance with the following limits (as required by the client): Bodily injury — $100,000 each person / $300,000 each accident; Property damage — $100,000.
Requirements:
- Pass employment testing.
- Must sign Confidential Client protective covenants agreement as a condition of employment.
- Reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $100,000 per year.
- Competitive base + bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable (for example, CA candidates may receive mileage reimbursement), and company-provided cell phone.
- Robust benefits package including 401(k) with automatic matching and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (details provided by Confidential Client).
- Sales rewards and recognition programs, ongoing specialized sales training, and defined career pathing opportunities.
Note: The salary value above reflects the information provided with the original posting.
Employment Details & Location
- Employment type: Full-time (Contractor status noted by client options).
- Location: Gulfport, MS — this role requires local territory coverage. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the territory.
- This position may require working non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) and travel within the assigned territory.
Additional Notes
- This posting includes standard requirements to support insurability and customer-facing responsibilities (driver’s license, vehicle insurance). Reasonable accommodations will be considered consistent with applicable law.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
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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