Business Developer

Gordon Food Service • Miami, FL

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About The Position

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 a Business Developer, for Independent Food Service Sales you will cultivate relationships and develop new business and customers, helping them to achieve their goals and, in return, yours! This position will reside in: Miami, FL. Business Developer We invite you to join our 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 a Business Developer, you’ll be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with potential customers, and developing future profitable sales within independent restaurants.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required
• 3 or more years 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, or Marketing, and/or culinary certificate preferred

Responsibilities

• Researching industry and market trends impacting independent restaurateurs 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
• Creating and presenting professional presentations for potential new customers

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees