Outside Sales Representative

Outside Food Sales Representative

A role focused on cultivating relationships, developing new business, and providing innovative solutions to our customers in Beaumont, TX.

• Research industry and market trends impacting restaurants within the territory.
• Identify and research prospective customers within the territory.
• Develop sales strategies that highlight products, services, values, and solutions offered by Gordon Food Service and present the strategy to prospective customers.

• Visit all customers within the assigned territory on a weekly, bi‑weekly, or monthly basis.
• Conduct business reviews to determine existing customer needs and areas of opportunity for growing sales.
• Provide ongoing training to customers on Gordon Food Service product offerings.
• Identify opportunities within existing customers’ businesses where Gordon Food Service can add value through product and service offerings.

• Balance new customer acquisition and deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships.
• Coordinate visits to prospective customers and existing customers.
• Communicate order status and order processing updates to customers.

• Learn how to use Gordon Food Service systems, processes, and tools to manage customer relationships.
• Become familiar with the products available to customers.
• Understand the sales process for engaging new customers.
• Learn how to establish relationships within the vast network of resources.
• Acquire best practices on developing relationships with current and prospective customers.
• Learn strategies for effectively managing your territory.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's degree and/or culinary certificate preferred.
• 1 year of prior sales, business, or food service experience.
• Maintaining a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.

• Generous 401(k) matching program above industry standards.
• Financial rewards including salary, commission, and bonuses.
• Low‑cost benefit options for you and your family’s health and future.
• Automobile expense reimbursement plan.
• Cell phone reimbursement plan.

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.

Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco‑free. Gordon Food Service is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug tests.