Outside Sales Representative

Gordon Food Service

Outside Food Sales Representative growing restaurant accounts for Gordon Food Service. Developing new business, managing territories, and strengthening customer relationships through foodservice solutions.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeWhite House • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $80,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in managing customer relationships and sales territories while effectively researching industry trends to drive business growth. Proficient in developing and presenting tailored sales strategies that align with customer needs and Gordon Food Service offerings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Customer Relationship ManagementSales Strategy DevelopmentMarket Trend ResearchFood Safety CertificationTerritory Management

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Hard Skills

Sales ExperienceBusiness DevelopmentCustomer Needs AnalysisProduct KnowledgeOrder Processing

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingTraining and Development

Tools & Technologies

Gordon Food Service Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Food Safety Certification

Industry Keywords

Food ServiceRestaurant IndustrySales GrowthCustomer AcquisitionBusiness Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to customers
Manage overall sales and relationship efforts for existing and prospective customers within the assigned territory
Research industry and market trends impacting restaurants within the territory
Identify and research prospective customers
Develop and present sales strategies highlighting Gordon Food Service products, services, values, and solutions
Visit customers in the assigned territory on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis
Conduct business reviews to determine customer needs and opportunities for sales growth
Provide ongoing training to customers on Gordon Food Service product offerings
Identify opportunities to add value through product and service offerings
Balance new customer acquisition with strengthening existing customer relationships
Coordinate visits to prospective and existing customers
Communicate order status and order processing updates to customers
Learn and use Gordon Food Service systems, processes, and tools to manage customer relationships and territories

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
Ability to manage customer relationships and sales territory
Ability to research industry and market trends
Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply

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
E-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer sales representative mentorship during the first 90 days
Gordon Food Service systems, processes, and tools training
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free
Drug-free workplace