Gordon Food Service

Outside Food Sales Representative

Gordon Food Service
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeMiami Beach • Florida • United StatesJuniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales and relationship management capabilities, with a focus on customer acquisition and retention in the food service industry. Proficient in developing and presenting tailored sales strategies and providing ongoing training on product offerings.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Sales Strategy DevelopmentCustomer Relationship ManagementFood Safety CertificationTerritory ManagementBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to customers
  • Manage overall sales and relationship efforts for existing and prospective customers within the assigned territory
  • Research industry and market trends impacting restaurants
  • Identify and research prospective customers
  • Develop and present sales strategies highlighting Gordon Food Service products, services, values, and solutions
  • Visit all customers within the assigned territory on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis
  • Conduct business reviews to determine customer needs and sales growth opportunities
  • Provide ongoing training to customers on Gordon Food Service product offerings
  • Identify opportunities to add value through product and service offerings
  • Balance new customer acquisition with strengthening existing customer relationships
  • Coordinate visits to prospective and existing customers
  • Communicate order status and order processing updates to customers
  • Complete training on Gordon Food Service systems, processes, products, sales processes, relationship development, and territory management

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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
  • Gordon Food Service conducts pre-employment drug tests
  • Candidates who work for a Gordon Food Service customer must provide a letter of support from their management if selected for the interview process

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • A generous 401(k) matching program that is above industry standards
  • Financial rewards for performance compensation structure which includes salary, commission, and bonuses
  • Low-cost benefit options for you and your family's health and future
  • An Automobile expense reimbursement plan
  • Cell phone reimbursement plan
  • E-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer sales representative mentorship during the first 90 days

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Hard Skills
Sales ExperienceMarket ResearchCustomer Needs AssessmentProduct KnowledgeOrder Processing
Soft Skills
CommunicationRelationship BuildingTraining Ability
Tools & Technologies
Gordon Food Service Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Food Safety CertificationHigh School Diploma/GED
Industry Keywords
Food ServiceRestaurant TrendsBusiness ReviewsCustomer AcquisitionSales Growth Opportunities