District Sales Representative

Gordon Food Service • Ajax, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Act as the primary liaison between food service customers and Gordon Food Service, handling order management, delivery coordination, and relationship development in an assigned territory. Focus on expanding existing customer relationships and securing new business by promoting Gordon Food Service products and value-added solutions. The successful candidate should reside in Kingston.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years in sales or business roles, ideally with exposure to food service or preparation; or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Strong customer focus with effective verbal communication skills.
• Strategic, innovative, and inquisitive, with high integrity.
• Goal-oriented, organized, adaptable, and open to coaching.
• Proven ability to meet sales targets, manage time and territory effectively, and adapt to program changes.

Responsibilities

• Manage orders from placement to delivery, addressing any issues along the way.
• Pursue new customer opportunities, strengthen current relationships, and identify growth prospects.
• Serve as a food service advisor, providing system design guidance and GFS value-added solutions.
• Educate customers on product options, pricing, and availability, including providing samples.
• Leverage CRM tools to manage customer data, oversee receivables, and conduct business reviews.
• Achieve KPIs for route growth, apply negotiation strategies, and manage all aspects of the sales cycle.
• Stay updated on industry trends, culinary networks, and customer-focused areas such as sales, profitability, and compliance.

Benefits

• Starting base salary will be $70,000 for the first 12 months, at which point you will move to 100% commission.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed