Outside Sales Rep.

Best Restaurant Equipment & Design, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

401(k) and pension plan

Health insurance

Travel expenses covered

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Training

Wellness snacks

Job summary

Best Restaurant Equipment & Design, Inc. in Columbus, OH seeks a driven sales professional to own foodservice equipment projects from quote to completion. You’ll manage chain accounts, close deals, and earn uncapped commissions in a performance-driven environment with ESOP ownership and retirement benefits.

Travel to client sites is required. Base compensation starts at $55,000, with room to start higher based on experience; first-year earnings are commonly $70,000 to $90,000, reflecting

Qualifications

• 2+ years in outside sales or B2B sales, with experience managing accounts and leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of chain and multiunit foodservice equipment projects from quote through installation and final punch list.
• Grow and develop an assigned book of accounts through ongoing project work and reorders.
• Quote projects in AutoQuotes from equipment schedules and kitchen drawings, with team support on technical details.
• Own profitability and timelines on every project you run.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and manufacturers’ reps to ensure accurate execution.
• Partner with chefs, operators, facility managers, and corporate decision makers on openings, renovations, and rollouts.
• Travel to customer and project locations; Best covers travel expenses.

Skills

Outside Sales

B2B Sales

Account Management

National Accounts

Chain Accounts

Project Management

Customer Service

Job description

$55,000 base salary plus uncapped commission, with most reps in this seat on track for $70,000 to $90,000 in total earnings their first year.

You will eventually own a piece of the company as you begin vesting from day one. Best Restaurant Equipment and Design has been 100% employee owned since 2016, so every profitable project you close builds your commission check and your ownership stake at the same time.

New to foodservice equipment? That is fine. Strong salespeople come into this industry from all kinds of backgrounds.

About Best Restaurant Equipment And Design

Since 1987, we have helped restaurants, schools, healthcare kitchens, hospitality operators, and multi-location chains design and equip their commercial kitchens, from the first concept drawing through the final piece of equipment installed. Food service equipment, smallwares, and full kitchen design under one roof. We are a team of about 40 people who know each other by name and take real pride in the work. In 2016 we became 100% employee owned, which means the people who do the work share in what the company earns.

What You'll Earn

• Base: $55,000, with room to start higher based on experience
• Commission: Uncapped, tied to project profitability and customer satisfaction
• First year: Most reps in this seat are on track for $70,000 to $90,000 in total earnings
• Beyond that: Earnings keep climbing as your account base builds
• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan plus a 401(k) and pension plan

Our commission program rewards the complete picture: winning the project, running it profitably, and leaving the customer glad they chose us. When the company performs, your stock account grows right along with it.

What You'll Do

You are the primary point of contact for chain and multi-location customers, and you own their foodservice equipment projects from the first quote through final execution.

• Manage the full project lifecycle for chain and multiunit operators, from quote through installation and final punch list
• Grow an assigned book of accounts through ongoing project work and reorders, and develop new business alongside it
• Quote projects in AutoQuotes from equipment schedules and kitchen drawings, with our team backing you up on the technical detail
• Own profitability and timelines on every project you run
• Coordinate closely with our internal support teams, vendors, and manufacturers' representatives so every detail lands right
• Partner with chefs, operators, facility managers, and corporate decision makers on new openings, renovations, and rollouts
• Travel to customer and project locations. Best covers your travel expenses.

Who Thrives Here

• 2+ years in outside sales, B2B sales, account management, national or chain accounts, project management, or customer service
• Comfort building relationships at every level, from unit managers to corporate decision makers
• Follow through, and the ability to keep several accounts and projects moving without dropping details
• Willingness to travel to customers, mostly by air
• Comfort with email, Microsoft Office, and CRM tools
• AutoQuotes experience is a plus, and we will train you on it if you have not used it

Experience in foodservice equipment, restaurant supply, food service distribution, wholesale distribution, chain or multi-unit account management, or construction sales transfers especially well here. Coming from somewhere else entirely works too, and we would like to hear from you.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Ownership that pays. 100% employee owned since 2016. Company performance builds your retirement, and you have a real say in how we work.
• A close team. With about 40 associates, you will know your coworkers by name and they will know you.
• Real authority. We trust our people to make the call that serves the customer and improves the business.
• Room to grow. Fast paced projects and varied work mean you build new skills constantly, supported by company and industry training.
• A workplace with personality. Holiday gatherings, spontaneous celebrations, and a team that takes the work seriously and enjoys it.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(k) pension plan
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Company paid long term disability and life insurance
• Travel expenses covered
• Paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Ongoing company and industry training
• Wellness snacks in the office

Related Experience

You may have carried a title like Outside Sales Representative, Account Executive, National Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Chain Account Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Foodservice Equipment Sales Executive, Restaurant Equipment Sales Representative, Food Service Sales Representative, Restaurant Supply Sales, or Capital Equipment Sales. If that describes your background, we would like to talk.