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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What You’ll Do

This is an outside territory sales role focused on building and growing customer relationships within the assigned San Francisco Peninsula territory. You will be responsible for promoting products and services, helping customers succeed, and meeting sales and profitability goals set by the confidential client.

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth.
• Seek and qualify prospects according to account stratification goals.
• Research customer needs and propose product/service mixes to meet those needs.
• Monitor market trends, product innovations, and competitor activity; share relevant insights with customers.
• Provide product information and practical training to customer staff.
• Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, events, and meetings as required.
• Manage collections and coordinate with credit/operations to resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot order/delivery problems (out of stock, special orders, inventory issues).
• Participate in company promotions, customer events, sales meetings, and ongoing training.
• Prepare sales budgets and reports; maintain sales records; prepare quotes, menu suggestions, and other administrative duties.
• Assist in onboarding/training new hires and other duties as assigned.

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Territory & Location Requirements

• Territory covers the San Francisco Peninsula area.
• Candidates must live no further than one hour (with traffic) from the territory or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base salary: $50,182 per year (estimated).
• Competitive base plus bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
• Car allowance / mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA and company-provided cell phone.
• Career pathing and specialized sales training.
• Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition.
• Robust benefits including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with matching.

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Required Education & Experience

• 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 comparable relevant experience (including completion of a sales internship).

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Background in restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef/culinary experience is a plus.

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Certificates, Licenses & Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a driving record meeting the confidential client’s insurability standards.
• Current automobile insurance meeting the following limits of liability (required): bodily injury $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident; property damage $100,000.
• Must pass employment testing and sign the confidential client’s protective covenants agreement.
• Must reside or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

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Professional Skills & Competencies

• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; Spanish language ability preferred.
• Key competencies: building trust, customer loyalty, follow-up, sales persuasiveness, time/territory management, adaptability, and strong communication.

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Why Work With Careertakes & Our Client

• Third-party recruiter support with transparent process and access to multiple matched opportunities through Careertakes.
• Opportunity to join a purpose-driven sales organization with structured training, career advancement, and competitive rewards.
• Work in a dynamic, customer-facing role where your results directly impact local foodservice customers.

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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.