Outside Food Sales Representative
About The Position
Gordon Food Service is seeking a Bilingual Outside Food Sales Representative to cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to customers in the Fort Worth, TX area. This role involves managing sales efforts for existing and prospective customers within an assigned territory, focusing on pursuing new business, strengthening existing relationships, and effective territory management. The company has a strong history of over 125 years, growing into the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America, with a customer-first approach.
Requirements
- Bilingual in Spanish
- A high school diploma/GED is required
- 1 year of prior sales, business, or food service experience
- Maintaining a valid, unrestricted 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 preferred
Responsibilities
- Pursuing new customers by researching industry and market trends, identifying prospective customers, developing sales strategies, and presenting these strategies.
- Deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships through regular visits, business reviews, providing training on product offerings, and identifying opportunities for Gordon Food Service to add value.
- Managing the sales territory by balancing new customer acquisition with existing customer relationship management, coordinating visits, and communicating order status updates.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
