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 (Foodservice Distribution).

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

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Key Responsibilities

This outside sales role supports a Confidential Client in the foodservice distribution industry. You will build and maintain customer relationships, grow revenue, and support account profitability across an assigned territory.

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth.
• Qualify prospects and execute account stratification strategies.
• Research customer needs and recommend product/service mixes that solve business challenges.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity; share insights with customers.
• Answer product questions and provide practical product training to customer staff.
• Drive to customer locations, conventions, and company meetings (up to ~25% travel).
• Manage accounts receivable communication and follow credit guidelines with the credit team.
• Coordinate with routing/transportation to manage deliveries and resolve order issues.
• Participate in promotions, customer events, and sales/district meetings.
• Prepare sales budgets, quotes, menu suggestions, and maintain accurate sales records.
• Support training of new employees and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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What You’ll Bring (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 completion of a recognized sales internship).
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance that meets company insurability standards.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Preferred:

• Bilingual (highly preferred).
• Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.

Other Requirements:

• Pass employment testing.
• Willingness to sign a Confidential Client protective covenants agreement.
• Reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation Range: $44,200 - $73,600 per year (range provided in compliance with applicable state laws).
• Opportunity for incentive pay and participation in an incentive plan.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (varies by state), cell phone provided.
• Robust benefits package including retirement plan options and potential stock purchase plan (details provided by Confidential Client).
• Career pathing, specialized sales training, and recognition programs.

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Core Skills & Competencies

• Sales ability / persuasiveness
• Building trust and customer loyalty
• Follow-up and account management
• Managing workload and adaptability
• Clear verbal and written communication

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Location & Logistics

• Territory: Cleveland, OH area (zip code referenced: 44135).
• Travel: Up to ~25% (customer visits, events, trainings).
• Employment type: Full-time (contractor classification may apply per client terms).

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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.