IFS Account Manager

Overview

For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful food operations and experiences.

We've grown to be the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America by being passionately committed to the people we serve.

At Gordon Food Service, our customers come first. As a Penetration Specialist, for Independent Food Service Sales you will cultivate relationships and develop new businesses and customers, helping them to achieve their goals and, in return, yours

This position will reside in : Boynton Beach and West Palm Beach .

Position Benefits

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

Penetration Specialist

At Gordon Food Service, our customers come first. As a Penetration Specialist, for Independent Food Service Sales you will Identify existing divisional customer targets with growth opportunities, develop a process to maintain visibility, and build relationships with decision-makers to foster future business opportunities and retention.

Develops profitable growth with identified customers,, including matching existing business growth opportunities with current service capacity, while maximizing the GFS value proposition.

What will you be doing?

Researching industry and market trends impacting independent restaurateurs within your territory

Identifying and researching prospective customers within your territory

Developing sales strategies that highlight products, services, values, and solutions offered by Gordon Food Service and presenting the sales strategy to prospective customers

Creating and presenting professional presentations for potential new customers

Reports monthly to the leadership team regarding current and potential customer activities and developments.

Maintain knowledge of segment through industry magazines and local culinary organizations.

Position Requirements

High School Diploma / GED is required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, or Marketing, and / or culinary certificate preferred

4 or more years 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

Our Culture

Gordon Food Service has a people-focused culture forged through camaraderie, teamwork, and inclusion. Our business model is one of servant leadership.

We best serve the customer by serving with great care those who serve our customers. We feel the culture when we work together and when we serve together.

As a team, we tackle our challenges, celebrate our successes, and have fun on the journey. We are what we say we are, and we'd love for you to be a part of it.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Gordon Food Service

At Gordon Food Service, Everyone Is Important - it's one of our Cornerstone Values. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within our organization and the communities we serve.

We aspire to Listen, Learn, Create, and Support equitable and sustainable solutions and strengthen an atmosphere of dignity and respect.