Gordon Food Service
Non-Commercial Sales Representative
Gordon Food Service, Newark, Delaware, United States, 19711
Non-Commercial Sales Representative
For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful culinary operations and experiences. We've grown to be the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America by being passionately committed to the people we serve. At Gordon Food Service, our customers come first. As a Non-Commercial Sales Representative, you will cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to our customers, helping them to achieve their goals and, in return, yours! This position will reside in Newark, DE. As a Non-Commercial Sales Representative, you'll be responsible for the overall sales and relationship management efforts for existing customers within your assigned territory. This includes pursuing new customers, deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships, and sales territory management. Pursuing New Customers Researching industry and market trends impacting customers within your territory Identifying and researching prospective customers within your territory Developing sales strategies that highlight products, services, values, and solutions offered by Gordon Food Service and presenting the sales strategy to prospective customers Deepen and Strengthen Existing Customer Relationships Visiting all customers within the assigned territory Conducting business reviews to determine existing customers' needs and areas of opportunity for growing sales Providing training and consultative services to all customers within the territory to access current and future needs of customers and aligning those to GFS products and service offerings Identifying opportunities within existing customer businesses where Gordon Food Service can add value through product and service offerings Sales Territory Management Balancing new customer acquisition and deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships Coordinating visits to prospective customers and existing customers Sales Training - Getting You Ready Gordon Food Service's goal during your first 90 days is to set you up for success! This includes engaging you in various training offerings, including e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer sales representative mentorship. Throughout your first 90 days, you will learn: How to use Gordon Food Service systems, processes, and tools to manage customer relationships About the products available to Gordon Food Service customers The sales process for engaging new customers How to establish your relationships in the vast network of resources available to you, a Gordon Food Service sales representative Best practices on developing relationships with current and prospective customers Strategies on how to effectively manage your territory Position Requirements High School Diploma/GED is required Bachelor's degree and/or culinary certificate preferred Registered Dietician accreditation preferred 1 year of prior sales, business, or food service experience Maintaining a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record Ability to obtain your food safety certification Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply. Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for 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. 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. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful culinary operations and experiences. We've grown to be the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America by being passionately committed to the people we serve. At Gordon Food Service, our customers come first. As a Non-Commercial Sales Representative, you will cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to our customers, helping them to achieve their goals and, in return, yours! This position will reside in Newark, DE. As a Non-Commercial Sales Representative, you'll be responsible for the overall sales and relationship management efforts for existing customers within your assigned territory. This includes pursuing new customers, deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships, and sales territory management. Pursuing New Customers Researching industry and market trends impacting customers within your territory Identifying and researching prospective customers within your territory Developing sales strategies that highlight products, services, values, and solutions offered by Gordon Food Service and presenting the sales strategy to prospective customers Deepen and Strengthen Existing Customer Relationships Visiting all customers within the assigned territory Conducting business reviews to determine existing customers' needs and areas of opportunity for growing sales Providing training and consultative services to all customers within the territory to access current and future needs of customers and aligning those to GFS products and service offerings Identifying opportunities within existing customer businesses where Gordon Food Service can add value through product and service offerings Sales Territory Management Balancing new customer acquisition and deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships Coordinating visits to prospective customers and existing customers Sales Training - Getting You Ready Gordon Food Service's goal during your first 90 days is to set you up for success! This includes engaging you in various training offerings, including e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer sales representative mentorship. Throughout your first 90 days, you will learn: How to use Gordon Food Service systems, processes, and tools to manage customer relationships About the products available to Gordon Food Service customers The sales process for engaging new customers How to establish your relationships in the vast network of resources available to you, a Gordon Food Service sales representative Best practices on developing relationships with current and prospective customers Strategies on how to effectively manage your territory Position Requirements High School Diploma/GED is required Bachelor's degree and/or culinary certificate preferred Registered Dietician accreditation preferred 1 year of prior sales, business, or food service experience Maintaining a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record Ability to obtain your food safety certification Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply. Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for 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. 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. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.