Penetration Sales Specialist
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
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...OverviewFor 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:
[GEOGRAPHY].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 Sales 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 certificationOur
CultureGordon 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
ServiceAt 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. Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active
military members to applyBE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT
MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!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.Gordon
Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified
applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment,
or in terms or conditions of 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. The EEO is the Law poster is
available here:
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
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. Please keep in mind this method is
reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a
disability.All Gordon Food Service locations are
tobacco-free.Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug
tests all employees.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Fort Lauderdale , Penetration Sales Specialist, Sales , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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