Specialist, Product

Gordon Food Service CA; Delta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food service industry is seeking a Product Specialist for Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy, and more. This role involves providing sales support, product knowledge, and training to enhance the sales team's performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong food service knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a background in food service sales. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

FULL flex benefits program

Company matching RRSP

Family culture

Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days

Qualifications

• Several years’ experience in food service sales.
• Experience with Sales and negotiation principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales support and product knowledge to the sales group.
• Identify customer needs and create additional sales opportunities.
• Provide training to the sales department and customers.

Skills

Food Service Knowledge

Communication

Time Management

Business Acumen

Education

Post-secondary education in Business

Culinary certification (such as Red Seal)

Job description

The Product Specialist – Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy, Processed Potatoes & Appetizers (FVD) is responsible for providing sales support, product knowledge, and guidance to the sales group while consistently improving their knowledge of the product category. This position will identify customer needs and provide options that meet their requirements to create additional sales. In addition, this position provides training to the sales department and our customers.

The successful applicant will be based out of the Delta, BC facility.

The compensation package for this position ranges from $70,000 to $98,000 on an annual basis.

What We Offer:

FULL flex benefits program

Company matching RRSP

Family culture

Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment

125 year, family owned and operated company history

Essential Functions:

The Product Specialist – FVD works with the sales team driving FVD sales with existing customers and identifying new opportunities

Provides relevant business solutions to complement the initiatives of our Sales and Marketing teams, with an ultimate goal of increasing the overall market share of Gordon Food Service.

Keeps current with FVD product trends

Provides problem analysis and resolution to customers and sales representatives on product related concerns

Researches local FVD trends and provides guidance to support customer relationship management.

Provides insights to divisional Marketing and Sales teams, and contributes to the success of customer events and activities that result in business metric improvement for both customer and company.

Provides local FVD knowledge and support, insights, division and customer relationship management training, and engagement to help support business growth (for both customers and company).

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Strong food service knowledge and skill

Strong product category experience and knowledge

Ability to develop creative food solutions

Proficient communication skills ‐ both written and verbal ‐ to communicate effectively with a broad‐based team including diverse internal stakeholders and vendors

Proficient skill in presentation creation and delivery

Time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects

Strong business acumen and understanding of restaurant operations

Proven ability to deliver results and facilitate a collaborative environment

Must be available to travel within BC 25% of the time

Education and Experience:

Post-secondary education in Business, Sales or Culinary certification (such as Red Seal) is preferred

Several years’ experience in food service sales as well as experience with Sales and negotiation principles and procedures

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated oranalogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age,ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation 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 [e-mail] and use the words “AccommodationRequest”in your subject line.

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