Growth-Oriented Territory Sales Rep - Food Service

Intercity Packers Ltd.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Bonuses

Health benefits

Vehicle reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is seeking a sales professional to pursue new customers and strengthen existing relationships within your territory. You will research market trends and present tailored strategies to prospective clients.

During training you will learn company systems and products, and you will visit customers weekly to maintain relationships and drive territory growth, with salary, commission, and bonuses.

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.
• Valid unrestricted state driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to obtain a food safety certification.
• Veterans and active military members encouraged to apply.
• If currently works for a Gordon Food Service customer, provide a letter of support from management if selected for interview.

Responsibilities

• Researching industry and market trends within your territory to identify prospective customers.
• Identifying and researching prospective customers within your territory.
• Developing sales strategies and presenting them to prospective customers.
• Visiting customers within the assigned territory on a regular basis.
• Conducting business reviews to determine customer needs and opportunities to grow sales.
• Providing ongoing training to customers on Gordon Food Service products.
• Identifying opportunities to add value through products and services.
• Balancing new customer acquisition with deepening existing relationships.
• Coordinating visits to prospective and existing customers and communicating order status.

Skills

Sales experience

Territory management

Customer relationship management

Effective communication

Driving license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or culinary certificate preferred

Job description

Gordon Food Service is seeking a sales professional to pursue new customers and strengthen existing relationships within your territory. You will research market trends and present tailored strategies to prospective clients.

During training you will learn company systems and products, and you will visit customers weekly to maintain relationships and drive territory growth, with salary, commission, and bonuses.