Outside Sales Representative

Gordon Food Service • Pittsburgh, PA • 7h ago

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

Overview

For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful food operations and experiences. We've grown to be the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America by being passionately committed to the people we serve.

At Gordon Food Service, our customers come first. As an Outside Food Sales Representative, you will cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to our customers, helping them to achieve their goals and, in return, yours!

This position will reside in: Pittsburgh, PA

Position 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

Outside Food Sales Representative

We invite you to join our sales team where you'll experience a world where servant leadership and cutting-edge tools and training come together to support your career growth and financial objectives.

As an Outside Food Sales Representative, you'll be responsible for the overall sales and relationship management efforts for existing and prospective customers within your assigned territory. This includes pursuing new customers, deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships, and sales territory management.

Pursuing New 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

Deepen and Strengthen Existing Customer Relationships

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

Sales Territory Management

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

Sales Training - Getting you Ready

Gordon Food Service's goal during your first 90 days is to set you up for success! This includes engaging you in various training offerings, including e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer sales representative mentorship. Throughout your first 90 days, you will learn:

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

Position Requirements

High School Diploma/GED is required

Bachelor's degree and/or culinary certificate preferred3. 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

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.

Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Similar Jobs

sales specialist

Petco, Inc • Pittsburgh, PA • 6h ago

Sales & Marketing

Want to help pets live their best lives? We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurt...

6h ago

Go to Apply

Sales Coordinator

KTA-TATOR INC • Pittsburgh, PA • 7h ago

Sales & Marketing

Follow this link for a realistic job preview and videos of what it's like to work at KTA!: https://kta.com/working-at-kta/ KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is seeking a Sales Coordinator for its Instrument Sales & Service group...

7h ago

Go to Apply

Sales Associate

Carter's/OshKosh • Pittsburgh, PA • 7h ago

Sales & Marketing

If you are a CURRENT Carter's employee, do not apply via this external application. Search "Browse Jobs" in Workday to apply internally. Love what you do. Carter's Careers. As a Sales Associate, you will be the first fac...

7h ago

Go to Apply

sales associate

Petco, Inc • Pittsburgh, PA • 1d ago

Sales & Marketing

1d ago

Go to Apply

Director, Global Marketing - Selatogrel

Mylan Inc. • Canonsburg, PA • 2d ago

Sales & Marketing

Mylan Inc. Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Account Representative Sr

UPMC • Washington, PA • 2d ago

Sales & Marketing

Purpose: The Account Representative, Senior is responsible for all fiscal functions necessary to ensure the prompt and correct payment to the hospital of all monies owed by both insurers and patients. Account Representat...

2d ago

Go to Apply

sales associate

Petco, Inc • Gibsonia, PA • 4d ago

Sales & Marketing

4d ago

Go to Apply

Outside Sales Representative

JOSEPH T RYERSON & SON INC • Pittsburgh, PA • 4d ago

Sales & Marketing

Summary Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Joi...

4d ago

Go to Apply

EVENTS AND MARKETING COORDINATOR (FULL TIME)

Compass Group, North America • Pittsburgh, PA • 1w ago

Sales & Marketing

Location: University of Pittsburgh We are hiring immediately for a full time EVENTS AND MARKETING COORDINATOR position. Address : 4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Note: online applications accepted only . Schedul...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Counter Sales

SCOTT ELECTRIC COMPANY • Pittsburgh, PA • 1w ago

Sales & Marketing

Overview: Founded in 1946 in the city of Greensburg, PA, Scott Electric Company is one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States and has grown into a thriving business with storefront locati...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)