District Sales Representative

Job summary

You will be responsible for managing and growing a sales territory by identifying new business opportunities and maintaining existing customer relationships. This involves collaborating with internal departments to ensure service quality and providing menu solutions to help customers increase their business.

Job details

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... At Gordon Food Service, our continued focus on quality and exceptional service has made us one of Canada’s largest food service distributors. We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. And because of this collaboration, we've created an atmosphere that's fun, supportive, and alive with energy! ** This is a temporary position for 12 months with the potential to become permanent and will service the Surrey and Langley areas. Preference given to those who reside in the territory. What We Offer This is a commissioned role Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment Comprehensive customizable benefits program to suit you and your family needs including dental, vision, prescription drugs and extended health coverage Company matched retirement program Profit sharing Training and career advancement opportunities Gordon Food Service product discounts Employee appreciation events Family culture Duties & Responsibilities Constantly seeking opportunities for growth and development for new and existing customers. You will be responsible for the profitability of your overall territory, maximizing the tools that Gordon Food Service provides you, to exceed your customer's expectations of service, quality and partnership. Act as a business partner to customer accounts, with a focus on helping the customer increase their business, providing customer menu solutions as needed. Promote new products and marketplace trends to new and existing customers. Review territory reports to evaluate progress and sales volume by tracking budgets and business plans as well as identifying product line targets for accounts. Liaise with your District Sales Manager (DSM) to ensure consistency of customer contracts and opportunities that exist to increase business through selling to the contract. Liaise with Customer Support Center, Marketing, Warehouse, Transportation and Credit Department and as required to ensure customer satisfaction with all products and services. What we are looking for 3+ years of experience in food service sales Experience with Sales and proven skills in negotiation Must love taking initiative and driving results Must have the ability to multi-task and work well under pressure Excellent in customer service and self driven Collaborative and dynamic skills to work under pressured environments Post-secondary education in Business, Sales or Marketing is an asset Hospitality industry experience an asset We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

What you’ll do

You will be responsible for managing and growing a sales territory by identifying new business opportunities and maintaining existing customer relationships. This involves collaborating with internal departments to ensure service quality and providing menu solutions to help customers increase their business.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in food service sales and proven negotiation skills. A post-secondary education in Business, Sales, or Marketing is considered an asset for this role.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Prescription drug coverage • Employee assistance program • Extended health coverage • Company matched retirement program • Profit sharing • Training and career advancement opportunities • Product discounts • Employee appreciation events

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Territory Management · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Sales
• Negotiation
• Customer service
• Business development
• Territory management
• Relationship management
• Menu solutions
• Marketplace trend analysis
• Budget tracking
• Strategic planning
• Communication
• Multi-tasking
• Initiative
• Collaboration
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Customer Support
• Business To Business
• Customer Service
• Food Services
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Selling Techniques
• Warehousing
• Marketing
• Medical Prescription
• Multitasking
• Partnership Act
• Proactivity
• Product Lining
• Sales Management

Job areas

• Sales
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Logistics
• District Sales Representative
• Territory / Regional Sales Representative
• Commercial Sales Representatives
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products