Sales Consultant

Lakeland Marketing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Marketing is seeking a full-time remote Sales Consultant to develop and manage relationships with food service clients. You will understand business needs, recommend products, conduct virtual meetings, and manage a sales pipeline.

Collaboration with marketing, corporate chefs, and support teams ensures top-tier service and informed product knowledge. Daily activities include presenting proposals, following up on leads, tracking metrics, and contributing to regional growth.

Qualifications

• Understand client needs and recommend effective solutions.
• Develop relationships with food service clients and manage sales pipeline.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual sales meetings and presentations.
• Prepare proposals and follow up on leads.
• Manage sales opportunities and track pipeline performance.
• Collaborate with marketing, corporate chefs and customer support.

Skills

Sales

Customer service

Communication

Account management

CRM

Time management

Independent work

Analytics

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM tools

Office software

Job description

Company Description

Lakeland Marketing serves the food service industry across 28 regional markets through locally owned offices that emphasize accountability, regional strength, and strong client relationships. The organization includes management, sales representatives, corporate chefs, administrative and customer support staff, and a dedicated marketing and advertising department. Lakeland Marketing focuses on building a solid regional sales foundation while maintaining consistent vendor representation. The company has growth plans to expand into new markets each year, offering team members opportunities to contribute to a dynamic and evolving organization.

Role Description

This is a full-time, remote Sales Consultant role. The Sales Consultant will develop and manage relationships with food service clients, understand their business needs, and recommend appropriate products and solutions. Daily tasks include conducting virtual sales meetings and presentations, preparing proposals, following up on leads, and managing a sales pipeline. The role also involves collaborating with internal teams such as marketing, corporate chefs, and customer support to ensure clients receive excellent service and product information. The Sales Consultant will track performance metrics, stay current on industry trends, and contribute to regional growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Sales Consulting and Consulting skills to assess client needs and recommend effective solutions.
• Customer Service and Customer Satisfaction skills to maintain strong client relationships and encourage repeat business.
• Communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication, for presentations, negotiations, and internal collaboration.
• Proven experience in sales or account management, preferably in the food service or related industry.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage time effectively, and prioritize multiple accounts.
• Comfort using CRM tools and basic office software to track leads, opportunities, and client interactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret sales data and identify growth opportunities.
• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field is beneficial.