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 the Sales Team

Confidential Client is hiring an Outside Sales Representative to cover the Hilo, HI territory. This role is ideal for experienced sales professionals, restaurant managers, culinary managers, or chefs who want to grow in foodservice and B2B sales. The position offers competitive base pay, bonus potential, benefits, sales training, and a clear career path.

• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentives
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable, and company-provided cell phone
• Training, sales rewards, and opportunities to work across different ethnic segments and customer types
• Robust benefits including 401(k) with automatic matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Job Summary

This outside sales role focuses on promoting products and services, developing customer relationships, and achieving sales and profit goals within an assigned territory. The position may require non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs. Employment is with a Confidential Client.

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Responsibilities

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth
• Seek and qualify prospects according to account stratification goals
• Assess customer business needs and recommend product/service mixes
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity; advise customers accordingly
• Answer questions about products, pricing, availability, and product use
• Provide product information and hands-on training for customer personnel
• Drive to customer accounts, company meetings, and events as needed
• Work with credit/collections as necessary to manage receivables
• Coordinate with transportation/delivery schedules and troubleshoot order issues
• Participate in company promotions, events, and sales meetings
• Maintain sales records, prepare quotes, budgets, and reports
• Assist with training new team members and engage in ongoing professional development
• 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 of restaurant management, B2B, or outside sales experience (or completion of an approved sales internship)
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company insurability standards
• Current automobile insurance meeting specified limits (see Certifications & Requirements)
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory
• Must pass required employment testing and agree to job-related agreements as a condition of employment
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills (preferred)
• Prior restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience

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Certificates, Licenses & Requirements

• Valid driver’s license that meets insurability standards
• Current automobile insurance with limits similar to: Bodily injury — $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident; Property damage — $100,000 (minimum)
• Ability to pass employment-related testing and background checks where lawfully permitted
• Agreement to sign Confidential Client’s protective covenants agreement (job-related)

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Professional Skills

• Proficiency with MS Office and basic PC skills
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Demonstrated sales ability and persuasive communication
• Strong follow-up, time-management, and adaptability skills
• Customer-focused mindset and ability to build trust and loyalty

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Compentencies

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

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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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