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Edmonton - Canada

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us and wehave an amazing story to share. Heres 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...

Position Summary:

Supports activities for the outside District Sales Representatives (DSR) including order and delivery interaction between customers via telephone email and Gordon Ordering. Seeks growth opportunities in existing house customers with knowledge and professionalism as well as strengthening customer relationships by representing Gordon Food Service (GFS) branded products and services. Helps drive account growth and profitability by undertaking administrative job duties as it pertains to the sales department. Use of divisional shared email to address and support the needs as they arise.

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday.

Essential Functions:

  • Collaborates with other departments to meet all customer needs internal reporting and customer record keeping.

  • Participates in general sales meetings promotions and facilitates food show registration. Assists with recall and other information sharing as required.

  • Takes orders from various customers as needed via phone or email.

  • Stays up to date with product offerings market trends and customer needs while learning about the organizational offerings and systems.

  • Demonstrates strong customer service skills when dealing with unique or difficult situations.

  • Provides support to sales representatives coordinating customer service orders credits etc during special large special events IE: Stampede PNE SNE F1 Race etc.

  • Supports and assists DSR for vacation coverage and seasonally based on needs.

  • Provides routing assistance for changes to deliveries such as time delays adjustments in delivery days etc.

  • Details customer complaints tracks the same issues that multiple customers have and reports problems as necessary.

  • Performs Other Duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

  • Must have good customer service and time management skills.

  • Ability to perform 10-key data entry

  • Must have excellent written verbal organizational and communication skills.

  • High organized with a great attention to detail

  • Encourages collaboration with others to achieve a common goal

  • A self starter that can work independently as well as part of a team.

  • Must be a strategic thinker inquisitive innovative and creative in order to build relationships network link resources and apply business practices

  • Excellent computer skills

  • Must have the ability to multi-task prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment.

  • Ability to learn and use Genysis Powersell CRM Gordon Ordering and other various systems

    Equipment / Tools / Technology:

    • Laptop computer

    • Telephone and headset

    • Home Wifi Needed while working remotely.

    • Networked printer/copier/facsimile machine

    • Google Apps (Gmail Calendar Docs Drive Sites Groups)

    • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word)Gordon Food Service Systems such as CRM Gordon Ordering and Inventory management.

    Education & Minimum Experience Requirements

    • High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus 2 years full-time related work experience required

    • Bachelor Degree in Business Administration Sales Marketing or related field preferred

    • Previous Experience in the area of food service industry is preferred

    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 and use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line.


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    Gordon Food Service is a prominent family-owned food distributor in Grand Rapids, MI, serving restaurants, healthcare, and schools.

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