District Sales Associate

Position Summary:

Provides assistance throughout the region supporting the facilitation of order and delivery interaction between foodservice customers and Gordon Food Service in all aspects of the sales function until territory assignment. Assists the District Sales Representatives (DSR) with providing business-consulting services to strengthen customer relationships and grow profitable sales. May be required to cover the DSR territory for short periods of time like vacation coverage.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment

• FULL flex benefits program

• Company matching RRSP

• Family culture

• Advancement opportunities

• Profit Sharing

• 125+ years, family owned and operated company history

Essential Functions:

• Effectively expresses and services the GFS story.

• Travels through route to provide coverage for all Customer Development Specialists (CDS) as appropriate.

• Services existing accounts as assigned.

• Gains understanding of broker relationships to assist in key customer assignments.

• Assists with the delivery of appropriate marketing materials.

• Assists and participate in customer events and segment shows.

• Assists with the demonstration of products and discussion of applications.

• Gains expertise in the area of sales consultation to ensure sales process development.

• Verifies orders with customers including receiving information, discussing orders and credits with customers.

• Observes management of accounts receivables.

• Participates with CDS on business reviews, negotiating, understanding and use of market research.

• Participates and contributes to region team efforts.

• Assist in training customer on GFS technology as required

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• This position requires customer focus with comprehensive communication skills and the ability to express self verbally.

• Must be a strategic thinker, inquisitive, innovative, and creative in order to build relationships, network, link resources and apply business practices.

• Ability to work effectively in teams and display integrity and honesty to participate and contribute to region team efforts.

• Must be goal driven, have good organizational and administration skills in order to self manage and develop discipline and be flexible and coachable.

• Must be able to meet and exceed sales performance goals and execute good time and territory management.

• Must participate in Industry Organizations.

• Must complete GFS’ Phase Training Objective.

• Ability to accept constructive feedback

• Strong attention to detail

• Creative problem solving

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.