Grocery Outside Sales Representative
Grocery Outside Sales Representative
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Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. Theres a seat at our table for you...
Hiring Immediately New Store opening midMay 2025!
Location 3653 Eisenhower Pkwy Macon GA 30909
Check out this video to learn more about our Stores!
Some of our Benefits include:
- Potential for great sales commissions with no upper limit!
- Healthcare Benefits on your first day of employment! You take care of our customers so we take care of you!
- Immediate Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement plan with company match! No waiting period required!
- Company ProfitSharing (which means the money comes back to you) after you have been employed with us for 90 days!
- An Automobile expense reimbursement plan
- Cell phone reimbursement plan
Heres a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry: Gordon Food Service At a Glance.
Are you seeking a sales position with growth potential opportunities to travel while you guide your own income growth month by month through your sales efforts If so our Market Development Specialist (Outside Sales Rep) role is right for you!
Highlights:
Our new Macon store will open mid spring 2025
Location: The individual must reside in close proximity to this market but the exact location is flexible.
Potential for great sales commissions with no upper limit!
An Automobile expense reimbursement plan.
Cell phone reimbursement plan.
Our Market Development Specialist (Outside Sales Rep) facilitates interaction and business relationships between independent foodservice operators and Gordon Food Service Stores within assigned territory. In this role you will represent Gordon Food Service Store products and services. Bring new customers to Gordon Food Service Storesaccelerating market penetration of commercial & Noncommercial wholesale business. You will also focus on new account acquisition developing and supporting customer sales with the Store team.
Here are some ways you will make an impact:
Meeting with current and potential customers and developing a pipeline of potential business.
Travel throughout the assigned territory; contacts customers at their place of business to acquire new wholesale customers selling Gordon Food Service products and services.
Develops customer relationships and effectively collaborates with Store Managers sharing customer ownership.
Understands Store KPIs meeting or exceeding financial indicators related to sales goals for assigned stores.
Identifies opportunities for the customer to build their business and provides valueadd services to support.
Educates and promotes Gordon Food Service Pickup In Store and Express Van Delivery technology to enhance the customer experience and build loyalty.
If this sounds like you make sure you also meet these requirements:
- Three (3) or more years previous sales or business experience to include experience or an interest in food business practices and food preparation or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. In lieu of the specified education and experience requirements a proven capability to perform the essential functions of the job as demonstrated by an equivalent combination of education training and/or relevant work experience may be considered.
- Travel Requirements: Day travel within the assigned territory in Macon and surrounding areas.
- Strong customer service skills growth mindset good communication skills and the ability to work on a team.
- You must be 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma / Equivalent (required)
- Bachelor Degree in Business Sales or Marketing (preferred)
- Successfully pass our preemployment checks including a drug screen criminal background check and MVR (motor vehicle report)
- Must maintain a valid unrestricted state drivers license and safe driving record per GFS policy (required)
Note: Please make sure you use a valid email so we can follow up with you and let you know whats happening next in the process!
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU MATTERS TO US!
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age status as a protected veteran 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 and use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobaccofree.
Gordon Food Service is a drugfree workplace and conducts preemployment drug tests.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
