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, Foodservice Distribution.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

This outside Sales Consultant role (territory-based) supports Confidential Client — a leading foodservice distributor — in building relationships with restaurants and foodservice operators across North Central Washington. You will help customers succeed while achieving sales and profit goals for your assigned territory. This is a field-based, permanent role based in Wenatchee, WA. Some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) may be required.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth within your territory.
• Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals.
• Research customer needs and propose the right mix of products and services.
• Recommend products to customers based on market trends and client goals.
• Provide product information and hands-on training to customer staff.
• Drive to customer accounts, conventions, and company meetings as required.
• Manage account receivables in coordination with credit teams; collect balances per approved credit terms.
• Troubleshoot order/delivery issues and work with operations to resolve customer service issues.
• Participate in company promotions, customer events, and sales/district meetings.
• Complete administrative duties: sales budgets/reports, quotes, menu suggestions, and sales records.
• Engage in ongoing training and assist in onboarding new team members as requested.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay (from source): $45,925 per year (estimated). Bonus and promotional incentive opportunities are available.
• Car allowance (mileage reimbursement may apply per state policy) and company cell phone provided.
• Robust benefits package including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Monthly and annual sales recognition and rewards.
• Specialized sales training and clear career-pathing opportunities.

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Who We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related field OR HSD/GED with 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent relatable experience, including completion of a sales internship).
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
• Current automobile insurance meeting minimum limits: Bodily injury — $100,000 each person / $300,000 each accident; Property damage — $100,000.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.
• Must pass employment testing and sign Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement.

Preferred

• Bilingual candidates strongly preferred.
• Prior restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.

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Skills & Competencies

• Building Trust
• Building Customer Loyalty
• Follow-up and Account Management
• Sales Ability / Persuasiveness
• Managing Work and Priorities
• Adaptability and Communication

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Location & Employment Type

• Job location: Wenatchee, WA (North Central Washington territory)
• Employment type: Permanent / Full-time
• Travel: Regular local travel within assigned territory; occasional travel to meetings or events.

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Important Notes & Legal Requirements

• This listing is posted by Careertakes on behalf of a Confidential Client in the Foodservice Distribution industry.
• Any required state-specific reimbursements (for example, mileage reimbursement rules) will follow applicable state law.
• Applicants must meet insurance and driving-record criteria described above. Do not fabricate documentation — any offer will be contingent on verification.
• Confidential Client complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities; request accommodations during the hiring process if needed.

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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.

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