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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Compensation

$58,303 per year (estimated) plus bonus opportunities, car allowance (mileage reimbursement where applicable), company cell phone, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with matching and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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What You’ll Do

This is an outside sales role focused on building relationships and driving profitable sales within an assigned territory. Typical responsibilities include:

• Develop new business and grow existing accounts to achieve sales and profit goals.
• Qualify prospects and follow company account stratification goals.
• Assess customer needs and recommend a mix of products and services to meet those needs.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity; recommend products and value-added solutions.
• Provide product information and training to customer personnel.
• Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, events, conventions, and meetings as needed.
• Coordinate with credit and transportation teams to manage receivables and deliveries.
• Support company promotions, customer events, and sales/district meetings.
• Prepare sales reports, budgets, quotes and maintain sales records.
• Participate in ongoing sales training and assist in onboarding new employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Required:

• 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 experience, including completion of a sales internship).
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
• Current automobile insurance meeting specified limits (see Requirements).
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Additional legal/administrative requirements:

• Pass employment testing.
• Must sign the Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement.
• Reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.

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Preferred

• Bi-lingual candidates.
• Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales or chef experience preferred.

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Professional Skills & Competencies

• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Strong sales ability and persuasiveness.
• Building trust and customer loyalty.
• Effective follow-up, communication and time management.
• Adaptability and the ability to manage work in a territory-driven role.

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Requirements (Insurance & Driving)

• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
• Current automobile insurance with minimum limits (required): Bodily injury — $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident; Property damage — $100,000.
• Reliable access to a personal vehicle for business travel within the assigned territory.

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Location & Schedule

This position is based in the Bellefontaine, OH territory. The role may require occasional non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.