Outside Sales Representative

Gordon Food Service

Outside Food Sales Representative fostering relationships and providing solutions for customers in New Hampshire. Engaging in sales territory management and contributing to customer success.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeLaconia • New Hampshire • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Cultivate relationships and develop new business
Provide innovative solutions to help customers achieve their goals
Research industry and market trends impacting restaurants
Identify and research prospective customers
Develop sales strategies and present them to prospective customers
Visit all customers in the assigned territory on a regular basis
Conduct business reviews to determine customer needs and areas for growth
Provide ongoing training to customers on product offerings
Balance new customer acquisition with strengthening existing relationships
Coordinate visits to prospective and existing customers
Communicate order status and processing updates to customers
Engage in various training offerings during the first 90 days

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales strategiescustomer acquisitionbusiness reviewsproduct trainingmarket research

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationcustomer serviceproblem solvingorganizational skills

Certifications

High School DiplomaGEDBachelor's degreeculinary certificatefood safety certification