Outside Sales Representative

Job Title

Outside Food Sales Representative

As an Outside Food Sales Representative, you will cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to our customers, helping them to achieve their goals and, in return, yours. This position will reside in Detroit West, MI.

• A generous 401(k) matching program above industry standards.
• Financial rewards for performance compensation structure including salary, commission, and bonuses.
• Low‑cost benefit options for health and future.
• Automobile expense reimbursement plan.
• Cell phone reimbursement plan.

• Pursuing new customers: researching industry and market trends impacting restaurants within your territory; identifying and researching prospective customers; developing sales strategies; presenting the sales strategy.
• Deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships: visiting customers weekly, bi‑weekly, or monthly; conducting business reviews; providing training on product offerings; identifying opportunities within existing customer businesses.
• Sales territory management: balancing new customer acquisition and strengthening relationships; coordinating visits; communicating order status and updates.
• Participate in sales training including e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer mentorship.

• High School Diploma/GED required;
  Bachelor's degree and/or culinary certificate preferred.
• At least 1 year of prior sales, business, or food service experience.
• Valid state driver's license and safe driving record.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply.
• Any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer must provide a letter of support from management if selected for interview process.

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 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.