Gordon Food Service Store · 1 week ago
Outside Sales Representative
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expGordon Food Service has been a leader in food distribution for over 125 years, and they are seeking an Outside Sales Representative to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for cultivating relationships, developing new business, and managing sales within your assigned territory.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
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 customer 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
How to use Gordon Food Service systems, processes, and tools to manage customer relationships
About the products available to Gordon Food Service customers
The sales process for engaging new customers
How to establish your relationships in the vast network of resources available to you, a Gordon Food Service sales representative
Best practices on developing relationships with current and prospective customers
Strategies on how to effectively manage your territory
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 preferred
Benefits
A generous 401(k) matching program that is above industry standards
Financial rewards for a 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