What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Sales Consultant position at Curate?
Curate is a division of Forward Solutions specializing in sales and marketing services for the Foodservice Supply and Equipment industry across 31 states. We partner with leading manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and consultants to deliver innovative solutions that help foodservice operators succeed.
We are seeking a motivated, relationship-driven Field Sales Consultant to serve as a trusted advisor throughout the Las Vegas territory. This role is ideal for a sales professional with foodservice industry experience who enjoys building partnerships, solving customer challenges, and driving business growth.
At Curate, our reputation is built on trust, transparency, and long-term relationships. The ideal candidate will embody these values while helping expand our market presence and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Position Summary
As a Field Sales Consultant, you will represent industry-leading foodservice equipment and supply manufacturers while working closely with dealers, distributors, foodservice consultants, and end users. You will develop new business opportunities, strengthen existing relationships, and provide consultative solutions to restaurants, schools, hospitals, convention centers, stadiums, and other commercial foodservice operators.
Success in this role requires strong sales skills, technical aptitude, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining a customer-first mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
- Develop and grow sales within the assigned territory.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across foodservice segments.
- Achieve territory sales goals and increase market share.
- Conduct in-person and virtual presentations, product demonstrations, and training sessions.
Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with operators, dealers, distributors, consultants, and manufacturer partners.
- Serve as a trusted resource by understanding customer needs and recommending effective solutions.
- Maintain regular follow-up communication to ensure customer satisfaction and identify additional opportunities.
Equipment Consultation & Solution Selling
- Assess customer operations, facility layouts, and equipment requirements.
- Recommend customized foodservice equipment solutions that improve efficiency and performance.
- Collaborate with manufacturer engineering and design teams to develop optimal equipment recommendations.
Distributor & Channel Support
- Partner with distributors and dealers to develop new accounts and expand market penetration.
- Support channel partners with product knowledge, sales strategies, and project opportunities.
Market Intelligence
- Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities.
- Attend trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings to build relationships and promote represented brands.
Sales Administration
- Maintain accurate customer records and sales activity within CRM systems.
- Prepare proposals, quotations, forecasts, and sales reports.
- Track project pipelines and manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience
- 2 years of B2B sales experience, preferably within foodservice equipment, foodservice supplies, commercial kitchen equipment, or related industries.
- Experience working with distributors, dealers, consultants, or foodservice operators preferred.
- Experience in supermarket, retail foodservice, or food display environments is a plus.
Technical Knowledge
- Knowledge of commercial foodservice equipment, refrigeration, hot holding systems, millwork, construction, or stainless-steel fabrication is highly desirable.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong consultative selling and relationship-building abilities.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
- Effective prospecting and territory development skills.
- Exceptional organization and time management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external teams.
Why Join Curate?
- Represent leading foodservice equipment manufacturers.
- Work in a high-growth industry with significant career advancement opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Collaborative culture built on integrity, trust, and professional development.
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on customer success and business growth throughout the territory.
- If you are passionate about foodservice, enjoy building relationships, and thrive in a consultative sales environment, we encourage you to apply.
Specific compensation is determined through interviews and a review of relevant education, experience, training, skills, geographic location and alignment with market data. Additionally, certain positions may be eligible to receive a discretionary incentive bonus as determined by incentive program guidelines, position eligibility and Senior Management approval.