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Outside Food Sales Representative

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

401(k) matching program
Performance-based compensation
Health Insurance
Automobile expense reimbursement
Cell phone reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Training and Development

Job Description

Gordon Food Service is a leading family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America, with a rich heritage spanning over 125 years. The company has grown substantially by prioritizing the needs of its customers and delivering excellence, expertise, and quality products designed to support successful food operations and memorable culinary experiences. Gordon Food Service serves a diverse customer base across the food service industry, including restaurants, hospitality, and institutional sectors, providing innovative solutions that meet evolving market demands.

At Gordon Food Service, culture and customer commitment are deeply woven into the fabric of everyday business. The company fosters a supportiv... Show More

Job Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or culinary certificate preferred
  • 1 year of prior sales, business, or food service experience
  • Maintaining a valid, unrestricted state driver’s license and a safe driving record
  • Participation in the company vehicle reimbursement program if applicable
  • Ability to obtain food safety certification

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or culinary certificate preferred
  • At least 1 year of prior sales, business, or food service experience
  • Maintaining a valid, unrestricted state driver’s license with a safe driving record
  • Ability to obtain food safety certification
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven ability to develop customer relationships and sales strategies

Job Duties

  • Researching industry and market trends impacting restaurants within your territory
  • Identifying and researching prospective customers within your territory
  • Developing sales strategies highlighting products, services, values, and solutions offered by Gordon Food Service and presenting them to prospective customers
  • Visiting all customers within the assigned territory on a regular basis
  • Conducting business reviews to determine existing customer needs and areas for sales growth
  • Providing ongoing training to customers on Gordon Food Service product offerings
  • Identifying opportunities within existing customers' businesses for added value through products and services
  • Balancing new customer acquisition with deepening existing customer relationships
  • Coordinating visits to prospective and existing customers
  • Communicating order status and processing updates to customers

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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