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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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Outside Sales Representative to cover a defined sales territory in and around Caro, MI. This outside/territory sales role focuses on building relationships with foodservice customers (restaurants, institutions, and other foodservice operators) to drive product adoption, sales growth, and customer success.

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Why Join

• Competitive base pay, bonus opportunities, and promotional incentives
• Car allowance / mileage reimbursement where applicable and company-provided phone
• Career pathing and specialized sales training for entry-level and experienced sellers
• Robust benefits including retirement savings options and employee purchase plans
• Monthly and annual rewards and recognition programs

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Job Summary

Candidates must be located inside the sales territory.

Territory: Caro, MI / Marlette, MI / Mayville, MI / Vassar, MI

This is an outside sales position responsible for promoting the confidential client’s products and services, developing new business, managing existing accounts, and helping customers succeed while achieving sales and profit goals. The role may require non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs.

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Responsibilities

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth
• Seek, qualify, and prioritize prospects per account stratification goals
• Assess customer needs and recommend appropriate product and service mixes
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity; advise customers accordingly
• Provide product information and hands-on training to customer personnel
• Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and meetings as required
• Communicate with credit/finance teams and collect accounts receivable per credit terms
• Coordinate with operations to manage delivery schedules and resolve order issues
• Participate in promotions, customer events, and sales/district meetings
• Prepare sales budgets, quotes, menu suggestions, and maintain accurate sales records
• Engage in ongoing training and assist in onboarding new hires when requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related field OR high school diploma/GED plus 3 years restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent experience, including a sales internship)
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company insurability standards
• Current automobile insurance meeting required liability limits (see Requirements)
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the territory
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
• Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience preferred

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Requirements & Certifications

• Pass employment testing (as part of the hiring process)
• Must sign Confidential Client protective covenants/agreement as a condition of employment
• Automobile insurance minimum limits required: Bodily injury — $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident; Property damage — $100,000

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Professional Skills & Competencies

• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office applications
• Strong relationship-building and follow-up skills
• Sales ability / persuasiveness and customer-focus
• Good communication, adaptability, and time/work management

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Caro, MI (territory listed above) — candidates must live within the territory or be willing to relocate
• Employment type: Contract (territory sales / outside sales role)
• Compensation: Competitive base pay plus bonus/incentive programs. (Estimated salary shown in the source: $30,219 per year — actual pay depends on experience, role, and local requirements.)

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Notes

• This posting replaces the employer name with "Confidential Client" for recruiter transparency. The confidential client operates in foodservice distribution.
• Candidates will not be asked to pay fees to apply. Careertakes may use automated tools to assist with resume screening; final hiring decisions are made by humans.

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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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