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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Why Join Our Sales Team

Confidential Client is hiring an Outside Sales Representative to cover the Castro Valley, CA territory. This role is ideal for experienced sales professionals, restaurant managers, culinary managers, or chefs who want to move into or advance in B2B/foodservice sales. You’ll receive structured sales training, competitive pay, and clear career pathing.

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Compensation & Key Perks

Estimated pay: $46,084 per year (estimated)

• Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for California candidates)
• Cell phone provided
• Bonus and promotional incentive opportunities
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with automatic matching
• Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition

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Job Summary

This is an outside sales position responsible for promoting products and services, building and maintaining relationships with new and existing accounts, and achieving sales and profit goals in an assigned territory (Oakland area, territory based in Castro Valley). Position may require non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) as needed to meet customer requirements.

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Responsibilities

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth.
• Qualify and pursue prospects following account segmentation goals.
• Research customer needs and recommend product/service mixes to meet those needs.
• Monitor market trends and competitors; make product recommendations.
• Answer product, price, availability, and usage questions from customers.
• Provide product information and practical training to customer staff.
• Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and meetings.
• Manage customer orders and troubleshoot order/delivery issues.
• Communicate and collect accounts receivable as needed, coordinating with credit.
• Participate in company promotions, events, and sales/district meetings.
• Review daily/weekly reports (special orders, bids, sales/profit data).
• Prepare sales budgets, quotes, and maintain sales records and reports.
• Assist with training new employees and engage in ongoing training.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related field OR HSD/GED plus 3 years’ experience in Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales (or equivalent relatable experience).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Current automobile insurance meeting these limits: Bodily injury — $100,000 each person / $300,000 each accident; Property damage — $100,000.
• Willingness to live within or relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory (must live within a one-hour commute, including traffic).
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Willingness to sign Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement as a condition of hire.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish or other languages helpful).
• Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.

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Professional Skills

• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Sales ability, persuasion, and follow-up skills.
• Time management and adaptability.

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Core Competencies

• Building Trust
• Building Customer Loyalty
• Follow-up and Persistence
• Sales Ability / Persuasiveness
• Managing Workload
• Adaptability
• Clear Communication

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Location & Travel

• Territory: Castro Valley / Oakland area, CA. Candidates must live within a one-hour commute or be willing to relocate at their own expense. This is an on-the-road outside sales role; regular driving to customer locations is required.

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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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