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, in the Sales industry.

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

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Sales Representative to manage an outside-sales territory based in Holland, MI. This field sales role focuses on building and maintaining customer relationships within the assigned territory, driving profitable sales growth, and delivering excellent customer service to foodservice and hospitality customers.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business, grow existing accounts, and minimize lost business to meet sales and profit goals for the Holland, MI territory.
• Qualify prospects and follow account stratification strategies to prioritize opportunities.
• Assess customer needs and recommend product and service solutions that drive value.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity; advise customers on product innovations and pricing.
• Provide product information and hands-on training to customer staff as needed.
• Drive a personal vehicle to customer visits, meetings, conventions, and company events.
• Coordinate with credit and transportation teams to manage accounts receivable and delivery issues.
• Participate in sales meetings, training, and promotional activities.
• Prepare sales budgets, quotes, reports, and maintain accurate sales records.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support territory objectives.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or a related discipline, OR HSD/GED plus 3 years’ experience in restaurant management, B2B/outside sales, or equivalent related experience (including completion of a sales internship).
• Must live within the sales territory or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the territory.
• Valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance that meets the employer’s minimum liability limits.
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Foodservice or restaurant management background, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Certificates, Licenses & Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets insurability standards.
• Automobile insurance meeting minimum limits (example in source: bodily injury $100,000/$300,000; property damage $100,000) — confirm required limits during hiring.
• Successful completion of employment testing and background checks as required.
• Agreement to Confidential Client’s protective covenants or similar employment agreements may be required.

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Compensation & Location

• Estimated base salary (posted): $52,149 per year (est.). This role may also be eligible for bonus, promotional incentives, and a car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable.
• Location: Holland, MI (outside sales territory). Candidate must be located inside or willing to relocate to the territory.

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What We Offer

• Competitive base pay plus bonus and promotional incentives.
• Specialized sales training and career-pathing opportunities for entry-level and experienced sellers.
• Team and individual recognition programs.
• Robust benefits package including retirement plan options and employee stock purchase opportunities (where offered by the employer).

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Candidate Expectations & Compliance

• This is an equal-opportunity posting. Confidential Client complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Candidates will be considered without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities during the hiring process.
• Applicants must meet all listed requirements and provide documentation as required for employment verification and insurability.

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Notes

• This posting is managed by Careertakes as a third-party recruiting platform; the hiring employer is a Confidential Client in the Sales industry.
• Applicants may receive access to additional matched roles through Careertakes.

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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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