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Job Overview

Looking for a job where a culture of teamwork, a desire for innovation,and chances for growth are valued and rewarded? Want to learn about, taste, seek out, and sell local, artisanal foods every day? Are you a Foodie? You’ve come to the right place!

Gourmet Foods International is looking for a Foodservice Inside Sales Representative to be a part of our fun and fast-paced organization!

We seek a determined professional interested in helping our business grow by promoting an energetic climate, discipline, dedication, and remarkable customer care. If you are a motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, then this is your opportunity for a rewarding career with excellent income and growth potential.

Responsible for all sales activities in assigned accounts or regions. Manage quality and consistency of product delivery.

COMPENSATION Aggressive, above-average salary, commission, bonuses, and sales incentives. Incredible vacation time

What does your day look like? Some of your duties may include:

• Sell local, artisanal, specialty food items to cheese mongers, culinarians, and chefs. Communicate latest technologies & online ordering platforms, and win company promotions in the form of monetary payouts.
• Cultivate relationships with artisan manufacturers in hopes of bringing exciting, new specialty items to GFI to offer to our customer base.
• Manage inherited customers and prospect new customers.
• Be your own boss, managing your daily schedule, contacting as many customers and new prospects as possible to generate and grow sales.
• Reap the benefits of sales growth through increased sales commissions.
• Identify and resolve client concerns.

Other stuff we like:

• 1-3 years’ experience preferred
• College degree preferred but not required
• Valid Driver’s License.

Things that are a plus:

• Strong relationship builder, fast communicator, ultra-organized, and have a desire to learn more about artisanal specialty foods.
• Microsoft Office, valid state driver’s license, and willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Detail-oriented
• Willing to work a flexible schedule.

What we think you’ll love about Gourmet Foods International:

• Advancement Opportunities. We offer career advancement, including college reimbursement. We want to see you grow with the company.
• Keeping it fresh. Learn new things every from new technology to innovative new products we distribute.
• Teamwork. Work on a team that supports each other.

What else can we offer?

Gourmet Foods Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term, Long-Term Disability, and accident insurance. We also offer 401(k) with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) – up to 30 days per year, Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, PAID Parental Leave, Professional Development Programs, opportunity to grow within the Company, Employee Discount, Referral Bonus.

GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be required for the hiring process. Background checks can include but are not limited to previous employment, education, and criminal records.

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