Outside Sales Representative

Gordon Food Service

Outside Food Sales Representative cultivating relationships and developing new business at Gordon Food Service. Responsible for overall sales and territory management in assigned areas.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeLansing • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to our customers
Pursue new customers and deepen existing customer relationships
Conduct business reviews to determine customers' needs and areas for growing sales
Provide ongoing training to customers on product offerings
Balance new customer acquisition and existing customer relationship management

Requirements

What you’ll need

A 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 a 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

salesbusiness developmentcustomer relationship managementfood service experienceproduct training

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationcustomer serviceproblem solving

Certifications

food safety certificationculinary certificate