Outside Food Sales Rep at Gfs in Houston, TX

Outside Food Sales Rep Location: Houston, Texas Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for 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... 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 Customer Development Specialist (CDS) with providing business-consulting services to strengthen customer relationships and grow profitable sales. 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. 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. Equipment / Tools / Technology: Desktop or Laptop computer Networked printer/copier/facsimile machine Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer) Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Drive, Sites, Groups) GFS order entry software GFS issued vehicle Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, 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 talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.