District Sales Representative

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. There's a seat at our table for you... District Sales Representative 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 position will service the Fraser Valley area (Langley, Abbotsford, and Maple Ridge) and 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 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 [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.

The representative is responsible for driving growth and profitability within the Fraser Valley territory by acquiring new customers and managing existing accounts. They act as a business partner to provide menu solutions and coordinate with internal departments to ensure customer satisfaction.

Candidates need 3+ years of food service sales experience and proven negotiation skills. Post-secondary education in Business, Sales, or Marketing and hospitality industry experience are considered assets.

• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Prescription Drug Coverage • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Customizable Benefits Program • Vision Coverage • Extended Health Coverage • Company Matched Retirement Program • Profit Sharing • Training and Career Advancement Opportunities • Product Discounts • Employee Appreciation Events

• Customer servicePreferred

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• Food Service Sales
• Negotiation
• Customer Service
• Multi-tasking
• Business Development
• Territory Management
• Account Management
• Menu Solutions
• Market Trend Analysis
• Budget Tracking
• Collaboration
• Strategic Planning

• Sales
• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Logistics
• Customer Service & Support

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

3+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week