Outside Sales Representative

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Location: Valparaiso, IN Do you have a love of sales and food? Are you looking for a company where you can grow and have a career? As a family-owned company, GFS believes in our employees. 89% of our positions are filled from within the organization. For over 120 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful food operations and experiences. We've grown to be the largest family-operated broad-line food distribution company in North America by being passionately committed to the people we serve. $60,000 - $80,000 Base Salary Commission (after training period) What’s Different About GFS? Medical, Dental, Vision on Day 1 Employer Matched 401K Tuition Reimbursement for you AND your family 10% Employee Discount at our GFS Stores Personal Vehicle Use Reimbursement And more! Position Summary: Provides assistance throughout the region supporting order and delivery interaction between food service customers and Gordon Food Service in all aspects of the sales function until territory assignment. Essential Functions: Effectively expresses and services the GFS story. Travels through route to provide coverage for all Customer Development Specialists (CDS) as appropriate. Services existing accounts as assigned. Assists with the delivery of appropriate marketing materials. Assists and participates in customer events and segment shows. Assists with the demonstration of products and discussion of applications. Verifies orders with customers including receiving information, discussing orders and credits with customers. Observes management of accounts receivables. Participates and contributes to region team efforts. Does this sound like you? Flexible to relocate. Excellent communication skills and strategic thinker. Goal driven. Must be able to meet and exceed sales performance goals and execute good time and territory management. Must complete GFS’ Training Period. Loves to travel - your office is your car! A High School Diploma/GED is required, but a Bachelor's degree in hospitality or a culinary certificate is preferred At least 1 year of prior sales or food service experience (restaurant management preferred) This is a sales trainee position BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees. Job Alerts are unavailable at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience. Since our 1897 founding, Gordon Food Service has grown to become the largest family-managed broadline foodservice distribution company in North America. While we’ve been growing pretty much continuously over these 120 years, we’ve remained consistent at the core of what and who we are: passionately committed to customers and employees. Being part of Gordon Food Service means being part of something important, something bigger than oneself. Join us.

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000