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 (Food & Agriculture).

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

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Summary

This is an entry-level Sales Representative Trainee position with a Confidential Client in the foodservice / food & agriculture space. The program begins with approximately 4 months of in-depth training at the company headquarters in Boise, ID, including travel to multiple markets to shadow experienced sales professionals. After successful completion, trainees are placed as Account Representatives and relocated to a sales territory within the continental US (relocation assistance provided).

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Key Responsibilities

• Pre-market (training) responsibilities:

• Attend product trainings, tour facilities, and build internal relationships

• Travel to several markets to shadow experienced sales professionals

• Learn and adopt the Confidential Client sales process and product portfolio

• Become proficient with the company CRM (Salesforce) and internal systems

• Develop presentation, communication, and professional self-scheduling skills

• In-market (territory) responsibilities:

• Profile and penetrate key operator accounts and distributor channels

• Use a consultative selling approach to communicate product benefits and drive adoption

• Conduct product demonstrations, work in commercial kitchens, and lift/carry up to 30 lbs

• Support distributor trainings, regional sales meetings, food shows, and trade events

• Collaborate across Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, Culinary, Demand Planning, Production, and Logistics

• Execute promotional activities and meet sales forecasts and profit targets

• Research market trends and recommend product or merchandising suggestions

• Leverage Salesforce CRM to manage accounts and increase efficiency

• Identify new sales opportunities and recruit partners for product distribution

• Persuade and influence customers and internal teams professionally without direct authority

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university preferred; combination of education, training, and/or experience will be considered
• Positive, competitive attitude and strong work ethic
• Quick learner with flexibility and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills; culinary influence or foodservice experience is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 25% during training and in-market activities

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Compensation & Logistics

• Estimated salary (from source): $68,572 per year (estimated)
• Travel Required: Up to 25%
• Relocation assistance provided upon placement; final territory location determined by leadership
• Job Requisition ID: 26907
• Employment Type: Internship / Full-time (program transitions into full-time Account Representative role)

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Additional Information

This role is suitable for early-career candidates who want a structured training program and hands-on sales experience in the foodservice/food & agriculture industry. Candidates must be self-motivated, professional in conduct and presentation, and able to build internal and external relationships to drive sales results.

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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.

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