Gordon Food Service Store ยท 8 hours ago
Outside Sales Representative
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expGordon Food Service is the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America, committed to delivering excellence and quality products. As an Outside Food Sales Representative, you will be responsible for managing sales and relationships with existing and prospective customers, focusing on business development and customer satisfaction.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to customers
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree and/or culinary certificate
Benefits
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
Company
Gordon Food Service Store
Unlock a world of flavor! Gordon Food Service Stores offers restaurant-quality ingredients, fresh produce, and unique finds for your home kitchen or business.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase