Gordon Food Service is a family-operated foodservice distributor serving restaurants, caterers, and other food operations across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1897, the company supplies food and related products through its broadline distribution business and operates more than 170 retail stores where the public can shop without membership fees. Its work spans food and beverage distribution and retail, supported by a large employee community and a stated focus on professional growth and inclusion.
Outside Food Sales Representative – Gordon Food Service, Boynton Beach
Drive restaurant sales for Gordon Food Service in Boynton Beach by developing customer relationships, winning new business, and managing territory visits.
Description
- Build customer relationships, generate new business, and deliver practical solutions for restaurant customers
- Oversee sales and account relationships across the assigned territory, serving both current and prospective customers
- Analyze restaurant industry conditions and market trends
- Research and qualify potential customers
- Create and present sales strategies featuring Gordon Food Service products, services, values, and solutions
- Visit every customer in the territory on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly schedule
- Lead business reviews to uncover customer needs and opportunities for sales growth
- Train customers on Gordon Food Service products and available offerings
- Find ways to increase customer value through relevant products and services
- Pursue new accounts while deepening relationships with existing customers
- Arrange visits with prospective and current customers
- Keep customers informed about order status and processing updates
- Complete 90-day training on Gordon Food Service systems, processes, tools, products, sales methods, relationship development, and territory management
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is required
- A bachelor's degree or culinary certificate is preferred
- At least one year of sales, business, or food service experience
- A valid state driver's license and safe driving history must be maintained
- Food safety certification must be obtained
- Gordon Food Service customer employees selected for interviews must provide a management letter of support
Benefits
- 401(k) matching contributions above typical industry standards
- Performance-based compensation including salary, commission, and bonuses
- Affordable benefit plans supporting employee and family health and long-term needs
- Automobile expense reimbursement
- Cell phone reimbursement
- First-90-day development through e-learning, classroom instruction, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer sales mentorship
- Tobacco-free workplaces across Gordon Food Service locations
- Drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug testing