Outside Sales Representative

Overview

For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered excellence, expertise, and quality products to customers in the food service industry. We are the largest family‑operated broadline food distribution company in North America, committed to the people we serve.

Elizabethtown/Glasgow, KY

• Starting base salary range of $70,000‑$110,000+ based on experience
• Generous 401(k) matching program above industry standards
• Performance compensation structure includes 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

• Develop new business by pursuing new customers and researching industry and market trends impacting restaurants within the assigned territory.
• Identify and research prospective customers within the territory.
• Develop sales strategies highlighting GFS products, services, values, and solutions, and present them to prospective customers.
• Deepen and strengthen existing customer relationships through regular visits and business reviews.
• Conduct business reviews to determine customer needs and opportunities for growth.
• Provide ongoing training to customers on GFS product offerings.
• Identify opportunities within existing customer businesses where GFS can add value through product and service offerings.
• Manage the sales territory by balancing new customer acquisition with deepening existing relationships.
• Coordinate visits to prospective and existing customers.
• Communicate order status and order processing updates to customers.

During the first 90 days, new sales representatives will receive training through e‑learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and mentorship from experienced sales representatives. Training covers GFS systems, processes, and tools, product knowledge, the sales process for engaging new customers, relationship building best practices, and territory management.

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Bachelor’s degree and/or culinary certificate preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of prior sales, business, or food service experience.
• Valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to obtain GFS food safety certification.
• Open to veterans and active military members.

Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer. 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 during 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 testing.