District Sales Representative
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Usjobs Gen Gfs. Ottawa-Ontario-ONT · full-time · CA$70,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Handle customer orders through delivery, resolving problems that come up along the way
- Find new food service accounts and grow business with current customers across your assigned territory
- Advise customers on food service systems and relevant product solutions, and explain options, prices and availability
- Use CRM tools to maintain account details, track receivables and lead customer business reviews
- Grow your route, negotiate sales and manage each deal while meeting performance targets
What you bring
- At least three years in sales or a business role, or equivalent education, training and experience
- You can meet sales goals, organize your time and territory, and adjust when programs change
- You communicate well with customers and bring a service-minded, organized and adaptable approach
Who this fits
This mid-level sales role suits someone who can develop customer accounts while pursuing new business. You need to live in Ottawa. The base salary is $70,000 for the first year, then compensation moves to commission.
From the employer
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
The successful candidate should reside in Ottawa.
What We Offer
Starting base salary will be $70,000 for the first 12 months, at which point you will move to 100% commission.
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
Position Summary
Act as the primary liaison between food service customers and Gordon Food Service, handling order management, delivery coordination, and relationship development in an assigned territory. Focus on expanding existing customer relationships and securing new business by promoting Gordon Food Service products and value-added solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Order & Delivery Management: Manage orders from placement to delivery, addressing any issues along the way.
Customer Acquisition & Growth: Pursue new customer opportunities, strengthen current relationships, and identify growth prospects.
Consultative Sales: Serve as a food service advisor, providing system design guidance and GFS value-added solutions.
Customer Education: Educate customers on product options, pricing, and availability, including providing samples.
Account Management: Leverage CRM tools to manage customer data, oversee receivables, and conduct business reviews.
Route & Performance Management: Achieve KPIs for route growth, apply negotiation strategies, and manage all aspects of the sales cycle.
Industry Knowledge: Stay updated on industry trends, culinary networks, and customer-focused areas such as sales, profitability, and compliance.
Qualifications
Minimum of three years in sales or business roles, ideally with exposure to food service or preparation; or equivalent education, training, and experience.
Strong customer focus with effective verbal communication skills.
Strategic, innovative, and inquisitive, with high integrity.
Goal-oriented, organized, adaptable, and open to coaching.
Proven ability to meet sales targets, manage time and territory effectively, and adapt to program changes.
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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.
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.
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