Careerswift

Sales Representative at Careerswift (United States)

Careerswift· United States·

Role details

Work type
Remote
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

Bilgewater Group is a Chicago-based diversified services company founded in 2003. We operate across two core divisions: food service and care. Our food service division manages a network of quick-service and counter-service locations across the greater Chicagoland area, serving thousands of customers every day at high-traffic venues, including commercial districts, transit hubs, and retail centers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Sales Representative to help grow our business by identifying potential customers, building relationships, and supporting the sales process from initial outreach through follow-up. This role is well suited for a motivated communicator who enjoys working with people and achieving results in a remote environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Identify and contact potential customers through phone, email, and other channels
  • Respond to inquiries and provide information about our services
  • Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing customers
  • Follow up on leads and ongoing sales opportunities
  • Maintain accurate customer and sales information
  • Coordinate with internal teams to support customer needs
  • Keep track of sales activities and follow-ups

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Previous experience in sales, customer service, business development, or a similar role
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Confident and professional approach to customer conversations
  • Good organization and follow-up skills
  • Comfortable working with computers and customer information systems
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment
  • Reliable internet connection and workspace
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

NICE TO HAVE

  • Previous remote sales experience
  • Experience with CRM or sales management systems
  • Experience in food service, hospitality, retail, or care environments
  • Experience with outbound sales or lead generation

COMPENSATION

$45,000–$60,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

HIRING PROCESS

Application Review → Initial Conversation → Interview → Offer

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Bilgewater Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and value a diverse team with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Location: Remote Salary Range: 45,000 - 60,000 USD (gross, annually)

Why work at Careerswift

  • Remote-first culture: Roles listed as "Remote" or "Hybrid" with flexibility; San Francisco office available but not required
  • Early-stage impact: Join a company founded in 2025 with only 6 employees — opportunity to shape product, culture, and technical direction from near the ground floor
  • Modern tech stack: React, TypeScript, Python (FastAPI/Django/Flask), Node.js (Next.js/Nest.js), PostgreSQL, AWS, OpenAI, Hugging Face, dbt, Vercel — cutting-edge AI and cloud-native tools
  • AI-first engineering: Work on context-aware AI agents, real-time data ingestion, OLAP optimizations, and LLM-powered features
  • Growth trajectory: Company is in hypergrowth phase (traffic up 872% monthly, headcount up 300% YoY) — strong potential for career acceleration
  • Lean team culture: With only 6 people, engineers will have broad ownership and direct impact on product decisions

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