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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 program
Performance-based compensation
Health Insurance
Automobile expense reimbursement
Cell phone reimbursement
Financial bonuses
Low-cost health options

Job Description

Gordon Food Service is a prominent family-operated broadline food distribution company that has been serving North America for over 125 years. Renowned for its commitment to delivering excellence, expertise, and quality food products, Gordon Food Service has grown to become one of the largest and most respected companies in the food service industry. The company prides itself on its passion for serving customers and building lasting relationships, making it an ideal place for professionals who want to make a tangible impact in the food service sector. With a strong foundation built on long-term partnerships and a customer-first approach, Gordon Food... 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 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 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)

Job Location