Sales Consultant - Texarkana, Texas.
The Sales Consultant at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales activities, promoting products and services, and building strong relationships with new and existing customers to achieve sales and profit goals. This role involves business development, market research, customer training, and active participation in sales meetings and company events, requiring adaptability and strong communication skills in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role overview
This outside sales role focuses on building strong B2B relationships with foodservice and restaurant customers, driving profitable sales growth across an assigned territory based in Wake Village, TX. The Confidential Client seeks proactive sales professionals with restaurant, culinary, or outside sales experience who want structured training, clear career pathing, and performance-based rewards.
What You’ll Do
- Develop new business and expand sales with existing accounts to hit territory revenue and profit goals.
- Prospect, qualify, and prioritize opportunities following account stratification and territory plans.
- Recommend products and services tailored to customer needs and market trends.
- Provide product training and value-added support to customer staff.
- Manage deliveries and coordinate with operations to resolve order or inventory issues.
- Collect receivables as needed and work with the credit team to manage accounts.
- Prepare sales budgets, quotes, menu suggestions, and regular sales reports.
- Represent the Confidential Client at customer events, promotions, and district meetings.
- Participate in ongoing sales training and support onboarding of new team members.
- Work non-traditional hours when required to meet customer needs, including some evenings, weekends, or holidays.
Who You Are / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related field OR HSD/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience, or equivalent.
- Prior experience in restaurant or foodservice sales, chef background, or restaurant management is strongly preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance that meets company insurability requirements.
- Comfortable driving a personal vehicle within the territory for customer visits and events.
- Proficiency with basic PC tools and MS Office.
- Strong communicator with proven ability to build trust, follow up, and close sales.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English; bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Willing to reside in or relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.
- Be prepared to pass employment testing and to sign the Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement as part of employment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable and per state policy.
- Company-provided cell phone for business use.
- Robust benefits package may include 401(k) with matching, employee stock purchase plan, and other standard benefits.
- Structured sales training and clear career pathing into senior sales or leadership roles.
- Recognition programs and monthly/annual sales rewards.
Note: The source posting included an estimated annual pay figure; actual compensation and benefits will be provided by the Confidential Client during the interview process.
Location & Travel
This position is based in Wake Village, TX and requires regular travel within the assigned territory. Candidates must be able to use a personal vehicle for customer visits and meet the driving and insurance requirements described above.
Legal & Compliance Notes
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process; please contact Careertakes if you require assistance.
The Confidential Client is committed to fair hiring practices and complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
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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