Sales Representative
The Sales Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales activities including developing new business, managing existing accounts, and achieving sales and profit goals within assigned territories in Iowa. The role involves building strong customer relationships, providing product knowledge and training, and participating in sales meetings and company events. This position requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to work some non-traditional hours to meet customer needs.
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.
What You’ll Do
This is an outside/territory sales role serving customers in the Fort Dodge, Humboldt and Eagle Grove, IA areas. You will promote the client’s products and services, build strong relationships with new and existing accounts, and help customers succeed while meeting sales and profit goals.
- Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth within an assigned territory.
- Prospect, qualify leads and manage accounts in line with territory stratification.
- Research customer needs and recommend product and service mixes that drive customer success.
- Track market trends and competitor activity; recommend solutions that add value to customers.
- Answer product and pricing questions, provide product demonstrations and train customer staff as needed.
- Coordinate with internal teams (credit, transportation, customer service) to resolve order issues and ensure on-time service.
- Manage administrative tasks including sales reports, quotes, menu suggestions, credits and order follow-up.
- Attend sales meetings, customer events and ongoing training; assist in onboarding new sales staff when requested.
- Drive a personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions and meetings as required.
Qualifications
Required (one of the following):
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related field
OR - High school diploma/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent related experience, including completion of a relevant sales internship).
Preferred:
- Bilingual candidates encouraged.
- Background in restaurant management, foodservice outside sales or culinary roles (chef) is a plus.
Certificates / licensing / requirements:
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance that meets company insurability standards:
- Bodily injury — $100,000 each person / $300,000 each accident
- Property damage — $100,000
- Must pass employment testing and sign the required protective covenants agreement.
- Reside in — or be willing to relocate to — the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory.
- Ability to read, write and speak English; basic PC skills and MS Office proficiency.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated pay: $43,236 per year (estimated).
- Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentives.
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (state-dependent), and company-provided cell phone.
- Career pathing and specialized sales training for entry-level and experienced hires.
- Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition programs.
- Robust benefits including 401(k) with company matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Opportunity to work with a purpose-driven organization and to sell across diverse ethnic segments.
Territory & Schedule
- Territory: Fort Dodge, Humboldt, Eagle Grove (Humboldt, IA region).
- May require non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet customer needs.
- Regular in-person customer visits and local travel within the assigned territory.
Additional Notes
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
- This posting replaces the employer name with "Confidential Client" — the hiring company will be the employer of record if you are selected.
- Recruitment and screening are supported by Careertakes as a third-party recruiting platform.
- Other duties may be assigned consistent with the role.
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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