About Careertakes

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

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a motivated Sales Representative to cover the Hutchinson, Litchfield, and Waconia, MN areas. This outside sales role focuses on building and maintaining customer relationships, developing new business within an assigned territory, and helping customers succeed while meeting sales and profit objectives. Selected candidate will begin with the sales class on November 16th.

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Why Join the Sales Team

• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentives
• Estimated base pay: $67,530 per year (estimated)
• Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA) and company cell phone provided
• Robust benefits: Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) with automatic matching, and more
• Structured sales training, monthly and annual recognition, and clear career-path opportunities
• Opportunity to sell across multiple foodservice and restaurant segments

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Job Summary

This is an outside, full-time sales position responsible for promoting Confidential Client's products and services to new and existing accounts in an assigned territory. The role includes both independent and team-based selling and may require non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs.

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What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Develop new business and deepen relationships within existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth
• Seek and qualify prospects according to account stratification goals
• Research customer needs and recommend a mix of products and services to meet those needs
• Advise customers on market trends, product innovations, pricing, and competitive offerings
• Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel
• Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and meetings as required
• Coordinate with credit and transportation teams to manage receivables and deliveries
• Troubleshoot order-process issues (out-of-stock items, special orders, inventory concerns)
• Participate in company promotions, customer visits, and sales/district meetings
• Prepare sales budgets, reports, quotes, menu suggestions, and maintain sales records
• Engage in ongoing training and assist with training new employees as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

Required Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or a related field OR
• HSD/GED plus 3 years’ experience in Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales, or equivalent relatable experience (including completion of a sales internship)

Preferred

• Bi-lingual candidates a plus
• Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards
• Current automobile insurance meeting minimum liability limits (as required by the client)

Requirements

• Pass employment testing
• Sign Confidential Client’s protective covenants agreement
• Live in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory

Professional Skills

• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

Competencies

• Building trust and customer loyalty
• Effective follow-up and sales persuasiveness
• Time and workload management
• Adaptability and clear communication

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Location & Schedule

• Primary location: Litchfield, MN (covers Hutchinson, Litchfield, Waconia territories)
• This position requires regular travel within the assigned territory and occasional non-traditional work hours.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay: $67,530 per year (estimated)
• Performance-based bonus opportunities and promotional incentives
• Car allowance (or mileage reimbursement in specified states), company cell phone
• Employee benefits including stock purchase plan and 401(k) with matching

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Legal & Compliance Notes

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
• Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and do not discriminate on the basis of legally protected characteristics.
• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

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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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