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Outside Food Sales Representative
Gordon Food Service. Cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to customers .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong sales and relationship management capabilities, with a focus on customer acquisition and retention within the food service industry. Proficient in developing and presenting tailored sales strategies while providing ongoing training and support to clients.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Sales Strategy DevelopmentCustomer Relationship ManagementFood Safety CertificationTerritory ManagementBusiness Development
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Hard Skills
Sales ExperienceMarket ResearchCustomer Needs AssessmentProduct KnowledgeSales Process Management
Soft Skills
CommunicationRelationship BuildingTraining and MentorshipProblem SolvingAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Gordon Food Service SystemsE-Learning PlatformsCRM Software
Certifications & Qualifications
High School Diploma/GEDFood Safety Certification
Industry Keywords
Food ServiceRestaurant IndustrySales TerritoryCustomer AcquisitionBusiness Reviews
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to customers
- Manage overall sales and relationship management efforts for existing and prospective customers within the assigned territory
- Research industry and market trends impacting restaurants within the territory
- 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 opportunities for growing sales
- 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 e-learning, classroom training, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer mentorship during the first 90 days
- Learn Gordon Food Service systems, processes, tools, products, sales processes, relationship-building practices, and territory-management strategies
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 encourages veterans and active military members to apply
- 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
- All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free
- Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests