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GFI Lakeland - Lakeland, FL Full Time Associate's Degree $16.00 - $17.00 Hourly None Day Customer Service
Job Posting Date(s)
11/17/2025 01/19/2026
Description
Job Overview
This is a great opportunity that will give you responsibility for all sales activities in assigned accounts, delivering a unique customer experience, assisting sales representatives and multiple internal departments, and potentially handling projects simultaneously while also keeping up with clients’ day-to-day processes.
Does this sound like an opportunity for you? Please see below for more information regarding our opening.
What does your day look like? Some of your duties may include:
What else can we offer?
Gourmet Foods' Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Accident Insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, paid parental leave, Professional Development Programs, opportunities to grow within the Company, Employee Discounts, and a Referral Bonus.
GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process. Background checks can include, but are not limited to, previous employment, education, and criminal records.
Ready to support a high-energy team and grow your career? Apply today!
GFI Lakeland - Lakeland, FL Full Time Associate's Degree $16.00 - $17.00 Hourly None Day Customer Service
Job Posting Date(s)
11/17/2025 01/19/2026
Description
Job Overview
This is a great opportunity that will give you responsibility for all sales activities in assigned accounts, delivering a unique customer experience, assisting sales representatives and multiple internal departments, and potentially handling projects simultaneously while also keeping up with clients’ day-to-day processes.
Does this sound like an opportunity for you? Please see below for more information regarding our opening.
What does your day look like? Some of your duties may include:
- Keying and verifying sales orders- Retail and Food Service
- Answer telephone calls, direct calls to the appropriate contact, or assist with incoming sales calls.
- Greet Customers and handle inquiries/ order pickups as needed.
- Communications and paperwork for retail accounts and other departments, including purchasing, distribution, customer service, and accounts receivable.
- Identify and resolve customer concerns.
- Assist customers and sales reps with basic needs.
- Assist account managers with collections and credit issues.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Strong computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- College degree preferred but not required.
- 2–3 years of customer service or sales support experience.
- Stay Engaged: Our fast-paced environment means your day will fly by.
- Room to Grow: We offer career advancement and tuition reimbursement—we want to invest in your future.
- Innovative & Ever-Changing: Learn new tools and discover exciting new products we bring to the market.
- Team-Oriented Culture: Collaborate with supportive colleagues who value teamwork.
What else can we offer?
Gourmet Foods' Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Accident Insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, paid parental leave, Professional Development Programs, opportunities to grow within the Company, Employee Discounts, and a Referral Bonus.
GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process. Background checks can include, but are not limited to, previous employment, education, and criminal records.
Ready to support a high-energy team and grow your career? Apply today!
Salary : $16 - $17