Outside Sales Representative

Intercity Packers Ltd.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 401(k) matching program

Low-cost health and wellness benefits

Automobile expense reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is looking for a sales role to pursue new customer relationships and manage existing ones, situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Candidates should possess at least a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in sales or food services.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k) matching program, health coverage, and other financial rewards. This is a great opportunity for individuals with a passion for sales and customer engagement.

Qualifications

• 1 year of sales, business, or food service experience required.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Valid state driver’s license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Research industry and market trends impacting restaurants.
• Visit assigned customers regularly to strengthen relationships.
• Develop sales strategies to present to prospective customers.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer relationship management

Market research

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or culinary certificate

Job description

Overview

Gordon Food Service, for over 125 years, has delivered excellence, expertise, and quality products to the food service industry as North America’s largest family‑operated broad‑line food distributor.

Position Benefits

• Generous 401(k) matching program above industry standards
• Financial rewards for performance—salary, commission, and bonuses
• Low‑cost health and wellness benefits for you and your family
• Automobile expense reimbursement plan
• Cell phone reimbursement plan

Job Responsibilities

• Pursuing New Customers
  • Research industry and market trends impacting restaurants within your territory.
  • Identify and research prospective customers.
  • Develop sales strategies that highlight GFS products, services, values, and solutions, and present those strategies to prospective customers.
• Deepening & Strengthening Existing Customer Relationships
  • Visit all assigned customers on a weekly, bi‑weekly, or monthly basis.
  • Conduct business reviews to assess customer needs and identify growth opportunities.
  • Provide ongoing training to customers on GFS product offerings.
  • Identify opportunities within existing customers’ businesses where GFS can add additional value.
• Sales Territory Management
  • Balance new customer acquisition and deepening existing relationships.
  • Coordinate visits to prospective and existing customers.
  • Communicate order status and processing updates to customers.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or culinary certificate preferred.
• At least 1 year of sales, business, or food service experience.
• Valid state driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply.

Training & Onboarding

During the first 90 days you will participate in e‑learning, classroom sessions, video role‑plays, job shadowing, and mentorship to learn system usage, product knowledge, new customer engagement, relationship building, and territory management.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon Food Service, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process because of a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] with the subject line “Accommodation Request.” All GFS locations are tobacco‑free; the workplace is drug‑free and conducts pre‑employment drug testing.