Outside Food Sales Representative
About The Position
Gordon Food Service is the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America, with over 125 years of experience delivering excellence, expertise, and quality products. As an Outside Food Sales Representative, you will cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to customers, helping them achieve their goals. This position is located in Ocala, FL. You will be responsible for overall sales and relationship management for existing and prospective customers within your assigned territory, including pursuing new customers, deepening existing relationships, and managing your sales territory.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- 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 food safety certification
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree and/or culinary certificate
Responsibilities
- Pursuing new customers by researching industry and market trends, identifying and researching prospective customers, developing sales strategies, and presenting them.
- Deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships by visiting customers regularly, conducting business reviews, providing training on product offerings, and identifying opportunities for growth.
- Managing the sales territory by balancing new customer acquisition with existing customer relationship management, coordinating visits, and communicating order status updates.
Benefits
- Generous 401(k) matching program
- Financial rewards for performance (salary, commission, and bonuses)
- Low-cost benefit options for health and future
- Automobile expense reimbursement plan
- Cell phone reimbursement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
