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 (Foodservice Distribution).

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

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an experienced outside Sales Representative to cover a defined sales territory in Newburgh Heights, OH. This role focuses on building and maintaining customer relationships with foodservice accounts (restaurants, hospitality, institutional buyers), driving profitable sales growth, and delivering exceptional service and product expertise.

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What You’ll Do

This outside sales role combines new-business development, account management, and hands-on customer support.

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth within an assigned territory.
• Seek, qualify, and prioritize prospects based on account stratification.
• Research customer needs and propose appropriate product and service mixes.
• Recommend products and solutions based on market trends and customer goals.
• Provide product information and practical product training to customer staff.
• Answer customer questions on product use, availability, and pricing.
• Drive to customer locations, attend conventions and company meetings as required.
• Coordinate with credit and transportation teams to manage accounts receivable and deliveries.
• Prepare sales quotes, menu suggestions, and maintain accurate sales records and reports.
• Participate in sales meetings, promotions, and customer events.
• Engage in ongoing training and assist in onboarding new sales team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support customer success and territory goals.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $44,200 — $73,600 per year (range provided in compliance with state pay transparency laws).
• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement per policy, and company-provided cell phone.
• Robust benefits package including 401(k) with matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition; structured career pathing and specialized sales training.

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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 sales internship).
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance that meets company minimum liability limits.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred:

• Bi-lingual candidates.
• Restaurant management, chef experience, or prior foodservice outside sales experience.

Other requirements:

• Pass employment-related testing and any background checks as permitted by law.
• May be asked to sign a protective covenants agreement as a condition of employment.

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Core Competencies

• Building trust and customer loyalty
• Sales ability and persuasiveness
• Follow-up and relationship management
• Managing work and adaptability
• Clear communication and teamwork

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Newburgh Heights, OH
• Employment type: Full-time (may include contractor classifications as needed for business structure)
• This is an outside/territory sales role; some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) may be required.

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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.