Gordon Food Service - Canton, OH
posted 3 months ago
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are considering opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. For over 120 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered excellence, expertise, and quality products that our customers need to design successful food operations and experiences. We have grown to be the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America by being passionately committed to the people we serve. At Gordon Food Service, our customers come first. As an Outside Food Sales Representative, you will cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to our customers, helping them to achieve their goals and, in return, yours! This position will reside in Canton, OH. You will be responsible for the overall sales and relationship management efforts for existing and prospective customers within your assigned territory. This includes pursuing new customers, deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships, and managing your sales territory effectively. In your role, you will research industry and market trends impacting restaurants within your territory, identify and research prospective customers, and develop sales strategies that highlight the products, services, values, and solutions offered by Gordon Food Service. You will also be visiting all customers within the assigned territory on a regular basis, conducting business reviews to determine existing customers' needs, and providing ongoing training on our product offerings. Our goal during your first 90 days is to set you up for success through various training offerings, including e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer mentorship.