Dynamic Field Sales Rep – Food Service

Gordon Food Service; Columbia (TN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Food Service in Columbia, TN is seeking an Outside Food Sales Representative to cultivate relationships, develop new business, and manage a defined sales territory. You will serve existing customers and attract new accounts while coordinating visits and optimizing order processing in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, plus 1 year of sales or food service experience; a bachelor’s degree or culinary certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree and/or culinary certificate 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales strategies to acquire new customers and grow revenue within your territory.
• Build and deepen relationships with existing customers through regular visits and business reviews.
• Manage the sales territory by coordinating visits and communicating order status.
• Provide ongoing product and service training to customers and identify opportunities to add value.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver solutions that meet customer needs.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship

Territory management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree or culinary certificate

Job description

Gordon Food Service in Columbia, TN is seeking an Outside Food Sales Representative to cultivate relationships, develop new business, and manage a defined sales territory. You will serve existing customers and attract new accounts while coordinating visits and optimizing order processing in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, plus 1 year of sales or food service experience; a bachelor’s degree or culinary certificate is preferred.