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 Team

Confidential Client is hiring an outside Sales Representative focused on the South San Francisco territory (role posted for Oakland, CA listing). This field sales role offers a competitive base plus bonus potential, car allowance (mileage reimbursement in CA), company cell phone, training, and a robust benefits package including 401(k) match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Applicants will help foodservice customers succeed while developing their sales career with clear advancement opportunities.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business and grow existing accounts to achieve territory sales and profit goals.
• Prospect, qualify, and prioritize opportunities per account stratification.
• Recommend product mixes and menu solutions that meet customer needs.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and product innovations; share value-added insights with customers.
• Provide product information and practical training to customer staff.
• Drive to customer accounts, meetings, conventions, and events as required.
• Manage credit and collections in coordination with the credit department; collect balances due per approved terms.
• Coordinate with transportation to manage deliveries and resolve order issues (out of stock, special orders, inventory).
• Prepare sales reports, quotes, menus, and maintain accurate sales records.
• Participate in sales meetings, trainings, customer events, and assist in onboarding new hires.
• Other duties as assigned.

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What We’re Looking For — Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related field OR high school diploma/GED plus 3 years’ experience in restaurant management, B2B/outside sales, or equivalent relevant experience (including completion of a sales internship).
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Current automobile insurance meeting required liability limits.
• Ability to live within commuting distance of the territory (must be within ~1 hour, including traffic) or relocate at your own expense.
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.
• Bilingual language skills.

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Requirements & Conditions

• Must pass employment testing.
• Must sign Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement as a condition of employment.
• May require non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs.

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Skills & Competencies

• Building trust and customer loyalty
• Sales ability and persuasiveness
• Strong follow-up and organizational skills
• Adaptability and effective communication
• Account management and territory planning

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Compensation & Benefits (Summary)

• Competitive base pay plus bonus and promotional incentives
• Car allowance / mileage reimbursement (CA) and company cell phone
• Career pathing and dedicated sales training
• Monthly and annual sales recognition and rewards
• Robust benefits package including Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with automatic matching

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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.