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.

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Overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is seeking an experienced Outside Sales Representative to manage and grow a foodservice territory in Albany, OR. This field role focuses on building strong customer relationships, driving profitable sales, and helping foodservice customers succeed through product knowledge, service, and consultative selling.

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What You’ll Do

This is an outside (territory) sales role. Responsibilities include:

• Develop new business and expand existing accounts to achieve territory sales and profit goals.
• Prospect, qualify, and prioritize accounts in line with territory strategy.
• Assess customer needs and recommend product/service solutions to meet those needs.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity; make recommendations to customers.
• Provide product information, demos, and practical training to customer staff.
• Support order, delivery, and inventory troubleshooting; coordinate with operations and credit as needed.
• Collect payments when appropriate and work with credit department to manage receivables.
• Participate in company promotions, customer events, sales meetings, and ongoing sales training.
• Prepare sales quotes, proposals, reports, and maintain accurate sales records.
• Mentor and assist new team members as requested.
• Other duties as assigned to support territory and company objectives.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $44,200 — $73,600 per year (Confidential Client provides this range in compliance with applicable state pay transparency laws).
• Eligible for incentive/bonus programs based on performance.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable, plus company-provided phone.
• Robust benefits package (medical, dental, vision where applicable), 401(k) with matching, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (where offered).
• Career development, promotion tracks, and specialized sales training.
• Monthly and annual recognition and reward programs.

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Location & Travel

• Location: Albany, OR (this role requires living in or relocating to the geographic vicinity of the territory).
• Travel: Up to 75% expected (daytime travel to customer locations, events, and meetings).

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What We’re Looking For

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related field OR HSD/GED plus at least 3 years’ experience in restaurant management, B2B/outside sales, or related experience (including completion of relevant sales internship programs).
• Valid driver’s license and meet company insurability standards.
• Current automobile insurance meeting specified liability limits as required by the client.
• Proficiency with basic PC skills and MS Office.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Prior restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience is a plus.

Required for hire:

• Pass employment testing.
• Sign client-required protective covenants/agreement.
• Reside in (or be willing to relocate to) the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory.

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Core Competencies

• Building trust and customer loyalty
• Sales ability and persuasiveness
• Follow-up and accountability
• Time and territory management
• Adaptability and communication

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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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