Sales Consultant - USBL - US
The Sales Consultant at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales activities within assigned territories, focusing on developing new business, maintaining existing accounts, and achieving sales and profit goals. This role involves building strong customer relationships, providing product knowledge and training, managing orders and deliveries, and participating in sales and company events to support customer success and business growth.
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring a Sales Consultant (outside sales) to cover the Baton Rouge, LA territory. This role focuses on building relationships with new and existing foodservice and restaurant accounts across the assigned territory. Travel within the territory is expected — up to 50%.
- Location: Baton Rouge, LA
- Employment type: Full time / Contractor
- Estimated base pay (listed): $100,000 per year
Job Summary
As a Sales Consultant you will promote products and services, develop new business, and support customers to achieve their operational goals while meeting sales and profitability targets. This outside sales role requires a customer-first mindset and the ability to work occasional non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) as needed.
Responsibilities
- Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth in the assigned territory.
- Qualify prospects and follow account segmentation/stratification goals.
- Research customer needs and recommend product and service mixes to meet those needs.
- Monitor market trends and recommend appropriate products and solutions to customers.
- Provide product information and hands-on training to customer staff.
- Answer customer questions about product availability, pricing, and usage.
- Drive a personal vehicle to customer sites, conventions, and meetings as required.
- Assist with accounts receivable collection when necessary and coordinate with credit teams.
- Manage order and delivery issues, troubleshoot inventory or special-order problems.
- Participate in sales meetings, promotional events, and company trainings.
- Prepare sales reports, budgets, quotes, menu suggestions, and maintain sales records.
- Support onboarding and training of new sales team members when requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline — OR — High School Diploma/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B/outside sales experience, or equivalent experience (including completion of a sales internship).
- Preferred: Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.
- Preferred: Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Professional skills: Basic PC proficiency and MS Office; ability to read, write and speak English.
Compensation & Benefits
- Reported base salary (from source): $100,000 per year.
- Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentives.
- Car allowance (or mileage reimbursement where applicable) and company cell phone provided.
- Monthly and annual rewards/recognition programs.
- Robust benefits package including opportunities like Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with matching.
- Specialized sales training and clear career pathing opportunities.
Requirements & Logistics
- Valid driver’s license with a driving record meeting insurability standards.
- Current automobile insurance with required liability limits.
- Must pass employment testing.
- Must sign the employer’s Protective Covenants Agreement.
- Reside in (or be willing to relocate to) the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory.
Desired Competencies & Skills
- Building trust and customer loyalty
- Strong follow-up and organizational skills
- Sales ability and persuasiveness
- Managing work and adaptability
- Clear verbal and written communication
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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