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Gordon Food Service

Outside Sales Representative

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

401(k) matching
Performance-based compensation
Health Insurance
Automobile expense reimbursement
Cell phone reimbursement
Low-cost health benefit options

Job Description

Gordon Food Service is a well-established and respected family-operated broadline food distribution company with a remarkable history spanning over 125 years. As the largest in North America within its industry, this company is dedicated to delivering excellence, expertise, and quality products essential for customers to design successful food operations and experiences. Gordon Food Service firmly upholds a customer-first philosophy, prioritizing service and partnership which has contributed significantly to its growth and solid reputation in the food service industry. With a legacy deeply rooted in commitment to community and business success, Gordon Food Service offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED is required
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or culinary certificate preferred
  • 1 year of prior sales, business, or food service experience
  • Maintaining a valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record
  • Ability to obtain your food safety certification

Job Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or culinary certificate preferred
  • 1 year of prior sales, business, or food service experience
  • Maintaining a valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record
  • Ability to obtain your food safety certification

Job Duties

  • Researching industry and market trends impacting restaurants within your territory
  • Identifying and researching prospective customers within your territory
  • Developing sales strategies that highlight products, services, values, and solutions offered by Gordon Food Service and presenting the sales strategy to prospective customers
  • Visiting all customers within the assigned territory on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis
  • Conducting business reviews to determine existing customers needs and areas of opportunity for growing sales
  • Providing ongoing training to customers on Gordon Food Service product offerings
  • Identifying opportunities within existing customers businesses where Gordon Food Service can add value through product and service offerings
  • Balancing new customers acquisition and deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships
  • Coordinating visits to prospective customers and existing customers
  • Communicating order status and order processing updates to customers

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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