Sales Representative- PAID TRAINING / FULL TIME
The Sales Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales activities, promoting products and services to new and existing accounts within a designated territory. This role focuses on building strong customer relationships, achieving sales and profit goals, and providing value-added services including product training and market insights. The position offers specialized sales training, career growth opportunities, and requires some non-traditional working 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 outside territory Sales Representative will promote the Confidential Client’s products and services, build and grow customer relationships, and help customers achieve their business goals while meeting sales and profitability targets.
- Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to drive profitable sales growth within an assigned territory.
- Identify, qualify, and pursue prospects using company account stratification and lead-generation practices.
- Research customer needs and recommend product/service mixes that meet those needs.
- Present product information and provide practical training to customer personnel.
- Monitor market and competitor activity and advise customers on product and pricing opportunities.
- Manage orders, troubleshoot fulfillment issues (stock, special orders, inventory), and coordinate with credit and operations teams as needed.
- Prepare sales reports, quotes, menu suggestions, and other administrative documentation.
- Participate in sales meetings, promotions, customer events, and periodic training sessions.
- Assist in onboarding and mentoring new sales team members when requested.
- Regularly drive a personal vehicle to customer accounts, company meetings, and industry events.
Who We’re Looking For
We want motivated sales professionals who can represent the Confidential Client in the field and deliver value to foodservice and hospitality customers.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or a related field — OR HSD/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B, or outside sales experience (or equivalent experience, including completion of a recognized sales internship).
- Proven outside sales or territory sales experience preferred; restaurant management or chef experience is a plus.
- Ability to work some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) when customer needs require.
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong sales ability, persuasion, and customer-relationship skills.
- Customer-focused mindset with a record of building trust and loyalty.
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for territory travel.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English; bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
- Must pass employment testing as required by the client.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $44,200 — $73,600 per year (provided in compliance with state pay transparency rules).
- Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (varies by location; mileage reimbursement available for candidates in CA) and a company-provided cell phone.
- Specialized sales training and clear career pathing for entry-level and experienced hires.
- Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition.
- Robust benefits package, which may include an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) with automatic matching, and other client-specific benefits.
Location & Travel
- Principal work location: New England, ND (assigned sales territory).
- This is a field-based role that requires regular travel within the assigned territory and the use of a personal vehicle for customer calls, industry events, and meetings.
Additional Notes
- This is a contractor and full-time opportunity per the client’s hiring classification.
- Confidential Client is an equal-opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please request accommodations if needed.
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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