Outside Sales Representative

Gordon Food Service - Muskegon, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Muskegon, MI

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

As an Outside Food Sales Representative at Gordon Food Service, you will play a crucial role in cultivating relationships and developing new business opportunities within your assigned territory. This position focuses on providing innovative solutions to customers, helping them achieve their goals while also meeting your own sales objectives. You will be responsible for managing existing customer relationships, pursuing new customers, and effectively managing your sales territory.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Develop new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Research industry and market trends impacting restaurants.
• Identify and research prospective customers.
• Develop and present sales strategies highlighting products and services.
• Visit customers on a regular basis to strengthen relationships.
• Conduct business reviews to assess customer needs and growth opportunities.
• Provide ongoing training to customers on product offerings.
• Communicate order status and processing updates to customers.

Requirements

• 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 food safety certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in food service industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Generous 401(k) matching program.
• Financial rewards for performance including salary, commission, and bonuses.
• Low-cost health benefit options for employees and their families.
• Automobile expense reimbursement plan.
• Cell phone reimbursement plan.