Outside Sales Representative
Gordon Food Service•Wyoming, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
Gordon Food Service has been delivering excellence, expertise, and quality products for over 125 years, growing to be the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America. 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 the Grand Rapids/Holland/Muskegon areas.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- 2 years of consistent prior sales (food sales preferred) and/or restaurant leadership experience
- Maintaining a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree and/or culinary certificate
Responsibilities
- Pursue new customers by researching industry and market trends, identifying and researching prospective customers, developing sales strategies, and presenting them.
- Deepen and strengthen existing customer relationships by visiting customers regularly, conducting business reviews, providing training on product offerings, and identifying opportunities for Gordon Food Service to add value.
- Manage sales territory by balancing new customer acquisition with existing customer relationship management, coordinating visits, and communicating order status and updates.
Benefits
- Generous 401(k) matching program above industry standards
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
