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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Role overview

Confidential Client is seeking a motivated Outside Sales Representative to manage and grow accounts in the Somerville, MA territory. This outside-sales role focuses on building relationships with new and existing customers, achieving sales and profit goals, and delivering value-added service and product knowledge. This is a full-time role (contractor/full-time engagement) that may require occasional non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays).

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What You’ll Do

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth within your assigned territory.
• Seek and qualify prospects in line with account stratification goals.
• Research customer needs and recommend appropriate product and service mixes.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity; share insights with customers.
• Provide product information and hands-on training to customer personnel.
• Drive a personal vehicle to customer accounts, events, and meetings.
• Manage order/delivery issues in coordination with operations/transportation teams.
• Communicate with the credit department and collect accounts receivable as needed.
• Prepare sales quotes, budgets, reports, and maintain accurate sales records.
• Participate in sales meetings, training, promotions, and customer events.

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What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or a related discipline OR HSD/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B, or outside-sales experience (or equivalent).
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance that meets company insurability standards.
• Automobile insurance limits typically required: Bodily injury — $100,000 each person / $300,000 each accident; Property damage — $100,000.
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Willingness to reside in or relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.
• Ability to pass required employment testing.
• Must sign Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement.

Preferred

• Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or as a chef is a plus.

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Competencies & Professional Skills

• Building trust and customer loyalty
• Sales ability and persuasiveness
• Strong follow-up and communication skills
• Managing workload and adaptability
• Client training and product knowledge delivery

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base: $50,106 per year (estimated).
• Bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (per policy) and company-provided cell phone.
• Career development and specialized sales training.
• Employee benefits package including retirement plan and employee stock purchase options (subject to plan terms).
• Monthly and annual sales recognition programs.

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Additional details

• Employment type: Full-time / Contractor.
• This posting is for a Confidential Client in the Sales industry located in Somerville, MA.
• Applicants may be asked to complete employment testing and background checks as permitted by law.

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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.