US District Sales Representative

Job Title

Outside Food Sales Representative

Location:

Pittsburgh, PA.

The Outside Food Sales Representative will cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to our customers, helping them to achieve their goals and, in return, yours.

• New Customer Acquisition
  • Research industry and market trends impacting restaurants within the territory.
  • Identify and research prospective customers in the territory.
  • Develop and present sales strategies highlighting products, services, values, and solutions.
• Existing Customer Relationship Management
  • Visit all customers in the territory on a weekly, bi‑weekly, or monthly basis.
  • Conduct business reviews to determine customer needs and opportunities for sales growth.
  • Provide training on product offerings and identify opportunities to add value.
• Sales Territory Management
  • Balance acquisition of new customers with strengthening existing relationships.
  • Coordinate visits to prospective and existing customers.
  • Communicate order status and processing updates to customers.

• First 90 days include e‑learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer mentorship.
• Training covers GFS systems, product knowledge, new customer engagement, relationship building, and territory management best practices.

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

• Generous 401(k) matching program above industry standards.
• Performance‑based compensation including salary, commission, and bonuses.
• Low‑cost health and family benefit options.
• 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  with 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.