Outside Sales Representative

Overview

For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful food operations and experiences. We are the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America, committed to serving our customers. As an Outside Food Sales Representative, you will cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to our customers, helping them achieve their goals and, in return, yours.

This position will reside in:
Beaumont, TX.

• Generous 401(k) matching program above industry standards
• Compensation structure including salary, commission, and bonuses
• Low-cost health and dependent care benefit options
• Automobile expense reimbursement plan
• Cell phone reimbursement plan

• Overall sales and relationship management for existing and prospective customers within the assigned territory
• Pursue new customers, deepen and strengthen existing customer relationships, and manage the sales territory
• Research industry and market trends impacting restaurants within the territory
• Identify and research prospective customers within the territory
• Develop sales strategies highlighting Gordon Food Service products, services, values, and solutions; present the strategy to prospective customers
• Visit all customers within the territory on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis; conduct business reviews to determine needs and opportunities for growing sales
• Provide ongoing training to customers on Gordon Food Service product offerings
• Identify opportunities within existing customers where Gordon Food Service can add value through products and services
• Balance new customer acquisition with deepening and strengthening existing relationships
• Coordinate visits to prospective and existing customers; communicate order status and processing updates

Gordon Food Service’s goal during the first 90 days is to set you up for success. Training includes e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer mentorship. Throughout the first 90 days, you will learn how to:

• Use Gordon Food Service systems, processes, and tools to manage customer relationships
• Understand the products available to Gordon Food Service customers
• Apply the sales process for engaging new customers
• Establish your relationships within the network of Gordon Food Service resources
• Best practices for developing relationships with current and prospective customers
• Strategies to effectively manage 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

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

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is a policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. 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 a 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 tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.

We’re passionate about supporting independent restaurants and are always looking to grow our team with talented individuals. If you don’t see a suitable opportunity, you can connect with us at the top of the page.