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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What You’ll Do

This outside Sales Representative role drives revenue and builds long-term customer relationships within an assigned territory. You will represent the Confidential Client’s foodservice products and services, support customers’ operations, and meet sales and profitability goals.

• Develop new business and grow existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth
• Prospect, qualify, and prioritize accounts based on territory strategy
• Recommend product mixes and menu solutions based on customer needs and market trends
• Provide product information and hands-on training to customer staff
• Manage account follow-up including quotes, order troubleshooting, and collections in coordination with support teams
• Maintain sales records, prepare reports, and review sales and margin data
• Represent the company at customer events, promotions, and district meetings
• Drive a personal vehicle to customer locations, conventions, and company meetings as needed

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent experience)
• Proven outside sales or territory-account experience (restaurant or foodservice sales preferred)
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company insurability standards
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred

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

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay (algorithmic estimate): $56,774 per year — provided for comparison only; actual pay depends on skills, experience, location, and other factors.
• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentives
• Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA) and company-provided mobile device
• Career pathing and specialized sales training
• Team and individual recognition programs
• Benefits package including retirement matching and an employee stock purchase plan (details provided by Confidential Client)

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Location & Travel

• Sales Territory: Holland, MI (zip 49512). Candidates must reside in—or be willing to relocate to—the geographical vicinity of the territory.
• Travel: Up to 25% within the assigned territory and for industry events.

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Requirements & Compliance

• Pass employment testing and background checks as required by the Confidential Client
• Must sign Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement (a condition of hire)
• Current automobile insurance that meets insurability standards (employer will provide specific limits)
• Ability to work occasional non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) as needed

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Skills & Competencies

• Strong sales ability and persuasiveness
• Building trust and customer loyalty
• Follow-up and territory management
• Adaptability and effective communication
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office

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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.