What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Sales Representative position at Gordon Food Service Canada Ltd.?
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...
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…
Position Summary:
Reporting to the District Sales Manager, the District Sales Representative facilitates order and delivery interactions for foodservice customers while seeking growth opportunities in existing accounts and bringing new customers on board. Acting as a trusted foodservice consultant, you will leverage Gordon Food Service products, solutions, and value-added services to help customers achieve their goals.
What We Offer:
Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and EFAP Benefits starting 30 days after hire
Fully flexible benefits program to meet your needs
Company-matching RRSP
Profit-sharing opportunities
A family-oriented culture in a company with 125 years of history
Ongoing career advancement opportunities.
What you would do:
Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as a trusted partner and consultant
Order Management: Facilitate the order and delivery process, troubleshooting any issues such as out-of-stock items
Account Development: Identify growth opportunities, penetrate existing accounts, minimize lost business, and acquire new customers
Sales Strategy Execution: Develop negotiation and pricing strategies, execute the selling cycle, and conduct customer business reviews
Market Expertise: Stay updated on foodservice industry trends, culinary practices, and customer focus areas such as sales building, staffing, and profitability
Presentations and Sampling: Deliver compelling presentations and effective product sampling to communicate the value of Gordon Food Service products and solutions
CRM Utilization: Maintain accurate and up-to-date account information and analyze opportunities using CRM tools
Accounts Receivable: Ensure customer balances are managed within company guidelines.
What You Bring to the Role:
A passion for customer focus, backed by excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strategic thinking, creativity, and a solutions-driven mindset
Team collaboration skills and a commitment to integrity and honesty
Strong organizational and administrative abilities to manage your time and territory effectively
Proven ability to meet and exceed sales goals
Adaptability to change and a willingness to learn and grow.
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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.
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.