Outside Food Sales Representative
Listed on 2026-01-13
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Sales
Food Sales -
Restaurant/Food Service
Join to apply for the Outside Food Sales Representative role at Gordon Food Service
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This position will reside in Boynton Beach, FL
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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’ve grown to be the largest family‑operated broadline food distribution company in North America by being passionately committed to the people we serve.
Benefits- A generous 401(k) matching program that is above industry standards
- Financial rewards for performance compensation structure which includes salary, commission, and bonuses
- Low‑cost benefit options for you and your family’s health and future
- An automobile expense reimbursement plan
- Cell phone reimbursement plan
We invite you to join our sales team where you’ll experience a world where servant leadership and cutting‑edge tools and training come together to support your career growth and financial objectives.
Responsibilities Pursuing New Customers- Researching industry and market trends impacting restaurants within your territory
- Identifying and researching prospective customers within your territory
- Developing sales strategies that highlight products, services, values, and solutions offered by Gordon Food Service and presenting the sales strategy to prospective customers
- Visiting all customers within the assigned territory on a weekly, bi‑weekly, or monthly basis
- Conducting business reviews to determine existing customers’ needs and areas of opportunity for growing sales
- Providing ongoing training to customers on Gordon Food Service product offerings
- Identifying opportunities within existing customers’ businesses where Gordon Food Service can add value through product and service offerings
- Balancing new customer acquisition and deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships
- Coordinating visits to prospective customers and existing customers
- Communicating order status and order processing updates to customers
Gordon Food Service’s goal during your first 90 days is to set you up for success! This includes engaging you in various training offerings, including e‑learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer sales representative mentorship. Throughout your first 90 days, you will learn:
Training Topics- How to use Gordon Food Service systems, processes, and tools to manage customer relationships
- About the products available to Gordon Food Service customers
- The sales process for engaging new customers
- How to establish your relationships in the vast network of resources available to you, a Gordon Food Service sales representative
- Best practices on developing relationships with current and prospective customers
- Strategies on how to effectively manage your territory
- High School Diploma/GED is 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 your food safety certification
Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply.
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.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco‑free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug tests.
Seniority Level- Entry level
- Full‑time
- Sales and Business Development
- Food and Beverage Services
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