Outside Sales Representative

Join the Outside Sales Representative team at Gordon Food Service
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For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered excellence, expertise, and quality products to the food service industry. We are the largest family‑operated broadline food distribution company in North America, committed to serving our customers first.

Louisville, KY

• Base salary range of $70,000–$140,000 based on experience
• Generous 401(k) matching program above industry standards
• Financial rewards for performance compensation structure 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

• Overall sales and relationship management efforts for existing and prospective customers within the assigned territory
• Researching industry and market trends impacting restaurants within your territory
• Identifying and researching prospective customers within your territory
• Developing sales strategies highlighting products, services, values, and solutions offered by Gordon Food Service and presenting the 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 customer needs and areas of opportunity for growing sales
• Providing ongoing training to customers on Gordon Food Service product offerings
• Identifying opportunities within existing customer businesses where Gordon Food Service can add value through product and service offerings
• Balancing new customer acquisition and deepening existing relationships
• Coordinating visits to prospective customers and existing customers
• Communicating order status and order processing updates to customers

• Use Gordon Food Service systems, processes, and tools to manage customer relationships
• Learn about the products available to Gordon Food Service customers
• Understand the sales process for engaging new customers
• Establish your relationships in the vast network of resources available to you
• Practice best practices for developing relationships with current and prospective customers
• Learn strategies on how 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 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.