Outside Food Sales Representative
About The Position
Gordon Food Service is seeking an Outside Food Sales Representative to manage sales and customer relationships within an assigned territory in Miami Beach, Florida. The representative will pursue new customers, strengthen relationships with existing customers, and manage territory sales. The role focuses on understanding customer needs and offering products, services, and solutions that support their food operations and business goals. The first 90 days include training through e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and mentorship from peer sales representatives. Training covers company systems and tools, available products, the sales process, internal resources, customer relationship development, and territory management. Candidates who work for a Gordon Food Service customer must provide a letter of support from their management if selected for the interview process. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer, offers reasonable accommodations during hiring, maintains tobacco-free locations, and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of prior sales, business, or food service experience.
- Valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record.
- Ability to obtain food safety certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Culinary certificate.
Responsibilities
- Research industry and market trends affecting restaurants in the assigned territory.
- Identify and research prospective customers.
- Develop and present sales strategies that communicate Gordon Food Service products, services, values, and solutions.
- Visit existing customers on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis.
- Conduct business reviews to understand existing customers’ needs and identify opportunities to grow sales.
- Provide ongoing training to customers on Gordon Food Service product offerings.
- Identify opportunities to add value to customers’ businesses through products and services.
- Balance acquiring new customers with strengthening existing customer relationships.
- Coordinate visits to prospective and existing customers.
- Communicate order status and processing updates to customers.
- Manage overall sales and customer relationships within the assigned territory.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching program described as above industry standards.
- Performance compensation structure including salary, commission, and bonuses.
- Low-cost benefit options for employees and their families’ 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
