Sales Representative -Central Phoenix
The Sales Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales activities focused on promoting products and services to new and existing customers within a designated territory. This role involves developing business, building customer relationships, achieving sales and profit goals, and providing product knowledge and training to clients. The position requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to work some non-traditional 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.
Compensation & Benefits
Confidential Client estimates base pay at $44,605 per year (estimated) for this role.
- Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentives
- Car allowance / mileage reimbursement (mileage reimbursement applies for candidates in CA)
- Company-provided cell phone
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan & 401(k) with automatic matching
- Specialized sales training, career-pathing and recognition programs
- Robust benefits package (medical, dental, vision — specifics depend on hire location)
What You’ll Do
This is an outside territory sales role focused on helping restaurant and foodservice customers succeed while achieving assigned sales and profit targets.
- Develop new business and expand existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth in the assigned Phoenix territory
- Prospect and qualify new customers following account stratification goals
- Research customer needs and recommend product/service mixes to meet those needs
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity; recommend products and pricing strategies to customers
- Provide product information, demos and practical training to customer personnel
- Manage order issues and coordinate with credit and transportation teams to resolve inventory, delivery or billing problems
- Drive to customer locations, industry events and company meetings as required
- Prepare sales quotes, menu suggestions and sales reports; maintain accurate sales records
- Engage in ongoing training and support team sales initiatives and promotions
- Other duties as assigned to support territory and company goals
Who You Are / Qualifications
Required — one of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR
- High school diploma/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent experience, including completion of a sales internship)
Preferred
- Bilingual candidates a plus
- Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales or chef experience preferred
Certificates / Licenses
- Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company insurability standards
- Current automobile insurance meeting the following minimum limits: Bodily injury — $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident; Property damage — $100,000
Requirements & Conditions
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must pass required employment testing
- Will be required to sign the client’s Protective Covenants Agreement
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory
- Ability to work some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) when customer needs require
Skills & Competencies
- Strong consultative sales ability and customer focus
- Excellent communication and follow-up skills
- Ability to manage work independently and adapt to changing needs
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Why Join Confidential Client
Confidential Client offers a purpose-driven sales culture with structured training, clear career progression for entry-level and experienced sellers, and team-based recognition programs. If you enjoy building customer relationships, solving business problems for restaurants and foodservice operators, and working in a field-based role, this territory sales opportunity in Phoenix may be a great fit.
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.
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