Gordon Food Service - Providence, RI
posted 4 months ago
As an Outside Food Sales Representative at Gordon Food Service, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Providence territory. This position requires you to reside within or just outside the designated area, ensuring you are well-positioned to engage with customers effectively. Gordon Food Service has a rich history of over 120 years in the food distribution industry, and as the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, expertise, and quality products. Our mission is to prioritize our customers, and in this role, you will be instrumental in cultivating relationships, developing new business opportunities, and providing innovative solutions that help our customers achieve their goals. In this position, you will be responsible for managing sales and relationships with both existing and prospective customers within your assigned territory. This includes actively pursuing new customers, deepening relationships with current clients, and effectively managing your sales territory. You will engage in research to understand industry and market trends that impact restaurants in your area, identify potential customers, and develop tailored sales strategies that showcase the products and services offered by Gordon Food Service. Your role will also involve regular visits to customers, conducting business reviews to assess their needs, and providing ongoing training on our product offerings. Gordon Food Service is dedicated to your success, especially during your first 90 days. You will participate in comprehensive training programs that include e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and mentorship from experienced sales representatives. This training will equip you with the necessary skills to utilize our systems and tools, understand our product range, and master the sales process for engaging new customers. You will learn best practices for relationship building and strategies for effective territory management, ensuring you are well-prepared to excel in your role as an Outside Food Sales Representative.