District Sales Representative

Reporting to the District Sales Manager, the District Sales Representative facilitates order and delivery interactions for foodservice customers while seeking growth opportunities in existing accounts and bringing new customers on board. Acting as a trusted foodservice consultant, you will leverage Gordon Food Service products, solutions, and value-added services to help customers achieve their goals.

This position will service the Mid to North Vancouver Island market area and must reside in the territory.

What We Offer

• This is a commissioned role
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
• Comprehensive customizable benefits program to suit you and your family's needs
• Company-matched retirement program
• Profit sharing
• Training and career advancement opportunities
• Gordon Food Service product discounts
• Employee appreciation events and family culture

Duties & Responsibilities

• Constantly seeking opportunities for growth and development for new and existing customers.
• You will be responsible for the profitability of your overall territory, maximizing the tools Gordon Food Service provides you to exceed your customers' expectations of service, quality, and partnership.
• Act as a business partner to customer accounts, focus on helping customers increase their business, and provide customer menu solutions as needed.
• Promote new products and marketplace trends to new and existing customers.
• Review territory reports to evaluate progress and sales volume by tracking budgets business plans as well as identifying product line targets for accounts.
• Liaise with your District Sales Manager (DSM) to ensure consistency of customer contracts and opportunities that exist to increase business through selling to the contract.
• Liaise with Customer Support Center, Marketing, Warehouse, Transportation and Credit Department and as required to ensure customer satisfaction with all products and services.

What we are looking for

• 3+ years of experience in food service sales
• Experience with sales and proven skills in negotiation
• Must love taking initiative and driving results
• Must have the ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
• Excellent in customer service and self-driven
• Collaborative and dynamic skills to work under pressured environments
• Post-secondary education in Business, Sales or Marketing is an asset