Territory Food Sales Pro: Build Key Partnerships

Gordon Food Service; East Lyme (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Salary plus commissions

Health benefits

Auto expense reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Gordon Food Service in New Haven, CT is seeking an Outside Food Sales Representative to build relationships, win new business, and provide innovative solutions to customers in your territory. You will pursue new customers, deepen existing relationships, and manage the sales territory with guidance and training during your first 90 days.

You will also engage in comprehensive training—e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and mentorship—to set you up for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is 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

• Responsible for overall sales and relationship management within assigned territory.
• Pursuing new customers, identifying prospective clients within territory, and presenting sales strategies.
• Deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships, providing training on Gordon Food Service products.
• Sales territory management, coordinating visits to prospective and existing customers, and communicating order status.

Skills

Sales experience

Food service experience

Customer relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree or culinary certificate

Job description

Gordon Food Service in New Haven, CT is seeking an Outside Food Sales Representative to build relationships, win new business, and provide innovative solutions to customers in your territory. You will pursue new customers, deepen existing relationships, and manage the sales territory with guidance and training during your first 90 days.

You will also engage in comprehensive training—e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and mentorship—to set you up for success.