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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 relationship-building and sales skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions for customers in the food service industry. Proficient in territory management and customer engagement strategies to drive sales growth and enhance customer satisfaction.
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Sales Strategy DevelopmentCustomer Relationship ManagementFood Safety CertificationTerritory ManagementMarket Trend Research
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Hard Skills
SalesBusiness DevelopmentCustomer Needs AnalysisProduct KnowledgeSales Growth Strategies
Soft Skills
CommunicationRelationship BuildingTraining and Mentorship
Tools & Technologies
Gordon Food Service SystemsSales Processes
Certifications & Qualifications
Food Safety Certification
Industry Keywords
Food ServiceMarket TrendsCustomer AcquisitionBusiness ReviewsCulinary Certificate
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 customers within the assigned territory weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly
- Conduct business reviews to identify customer needs and sales-growth opportunities
- Provide ongoing training on Gordon Food Service product offerings
- Identify opportunities to add value through product and service offerings
- Balance new customer acquisition with strengthening existing relationships
- Coordinate customer visits
- Communicate order status and processing updates
- Complete e-learning, classroom sessions, 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
- 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
- Bachelor's degree and/or culinary certificate preferred
- 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
- 90 days of e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer sales representative mentorship
- All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free
- Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests