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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What You’ll Do

This outside Sales Representative role supports a confidential client in the foodservice/sales industry and focuses on growing accounts across an assigned territory (Stockton, Modesto, Turlock areas). You will build strong customer relationships, identify opportunities, and help customers succeed while meeting sales and profit goals.

• Develop new business and deepen existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth.
• Prospect and qualify leads according to account stratification goals.
• Recommend product mixes and menu solutions based on customer needs and market trends.
• Provide product information, demos, and practical training to customer staff.
• Drive a personal vehicle to customer accounts, industry events, and company meetings.
• Manage order, delivery, and credit/troubleshooting processes as needed.
• Prepare sales budgets, quotes, reports and maintain accurate sales records.
• Participate in sales and district meetings, promotions, training, and customer events.
• Other duties as assigned to support territory performance.

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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, including completion of a relevant sales internship).
• Preferred: Bi-lingual candidates and those with restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance meeting the client’s minimum liability requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay: $51,548 per year (estimated).
• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
• Car allowance / mileage reimbursement for California candidates, and a company-provided cell phone.
• Career pathing and specialized sales training.
• Team and individual recognition programs.
• Benefits package may include 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (as offered by the confidential client).

Note: the salary shown is an estimate from the source posting and may vary by candidate location and experience.

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Location & Travel

• Job location: Modesto, CA (territory includes Stockton, Modesto, Turlock).
• This role requires regular driving; candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate near the territory.
• Some non-traditional hours may be required (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs.

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Requirements & Compliance

• Must pass employment testing and meet insurability standards for driving.
• May be required to sign the confidential client’s protective covenants agreement.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

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Why Join

• Work for a purpose-driven organization in a sales role with clear growth paths.
• Hands-on sales training, strong recognition programs, and opportunity to work across diverse customer segments.
• Supportive team environment with both individual and team sales initiatives.

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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.