Food Sales Representative

Gordon Food Service

Outside Food Sales Representative at Gordon Food Service cultivating relationships and developing new business. Managing sales for assigned territory and providing innovative solutions to customers.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales acumen with the ability to cultivate relationships and develop innovative solutions for customers in the food service industry. Proficient in conducting market research and providing training on product offerings while maintaining a focus on customer needs and business growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Strategy DevelopmentCustomer Relationship ManagementMarket ResearchFood Safety CertificationBusiness Review Conducting

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Hard Skills

Sales ExperienceBusiness DevelopmentCustomer Needs AssessmentProduct TrainingOrder Processing

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Food Safety CertificationCulinary Certificate

Industry Keywords

Food ServiceMarket TrendsCustomer AcquisitionBusiness ReviewsTerritory Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Cultivating relationships, developing new business, and providing innovative solutions to customers
Researching industry and market trends impacting restaurants within assigned territory
Identifying and researching prospective customers within territory
Developing sales strategies and presenting them to prospective customers
Visiting all customers within the assigned territory on a regular basis
Conducting business reviews to determine existing customers needs and areas of opportunity
Providing ongoing training to customers on product offerings
Balancing new customers acquisition and strengthening existing relationships
Communicating order status and order processing updates to customers

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