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Gordon Food ServiceCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in sales support and product knowledge within the protein industry, with strong capabilities in consultative selling, market analysis, and strategic planning. Proven ability to develop training modules and foster relationships with key customers while achieving sales and margin goals.
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Sales SupportMarket AnalysisConsultative SellingProduct KnowledgeStrategic Planning
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide sales support, protein knowledge, and guidance to the sales group
- Improve the sales group's understanding of the protein industry
- Execute strategic category plans to achieve volume and profit targets
- Collaborate with internal and external customers, brokers, and vendors to achieve sales and margin goals
- Provide consultative selling services with District Sales Representatives and customers
- Analyze reports, market trends, and forecasts to identify segments and account targets
- Develop action plans for assigned markets, regions, or divisions
- Develop and use training modules for sales product training
- Present product and trend information to internal and external customers
- Develop relationships with key customers and provide product expertise and marketing trends
- Participate in food shows and related activities, presenting product information
- Attend and contribute to meetings and activities supporting market, region, or division needs
- Provide input into marketing, management of product-related expenses, and resource execution
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- At least two years previous product, marketing, or internal sales experience or six years previous product, marketing, or internal sales experience in lieu of a bachelor degree
- Highschool Diploma is required
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or other related field is preferred
- Less than 20% overnight but 80% local day to day travel, some international travel may be required
- Must maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and safe driving record per GFS policy
- Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems
- Knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, presentation, email and internet software applications
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and recourse, and time management skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Must be able to read, interpret and execute plans and instructions
- Must have detailed knowledge of product and market trends and the link to business goals
- Must be able to work collaboratively with a variety of teams and individuals
- Must be able to prioritize and schedule and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Observe legal and safety procedures
- Knowledge of Google Apps (Chrome, Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc.)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
- FULL flex benefits program
- Company matching RRSP
- Family culture
- Advancement opportunities
- Profit Sharing
- 125+ years, family owned and operated company history
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Hard Skills
Sales ExperienceMarket Trends AnalysisAction Plan DevelopmentProduct Training DevelopmentProblem Solving
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime Management SkillsPresentation Skills
Tools & Technologies
SpreadsheetsWord Processing SoftwarePresentation SoftwareEmail SoftwareGoogle Apps
Certifications & Qualifications
High School DiplomaBachelor's Degree Preferred
Industry Keywords
Protein IndustrySales GoalsMarket SegmentationFood ShowsCustomer Relationships