Foodservice Sales Representative

Job Overview

Looking for a job where a culture of teamwork, a desire for innovation, and chances for growth are valued and rewarded? Want to learn about, taste, seek out, and sell local, artisanal foods every day? Are you a Foodie? You’ve come to the right place!

Gourmet Foods International is looking for a Foodservice Inside Sales Representative to be a part of our fun and fast-paced organization!

We seek a determined professional interested in helping our business grow by promoting an energetic climate, discipline, dedication, and remarkable customer care. If you are a motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, then this is your opportunity for a rewarding career with excellent income and growth potential.

Responsible for all sales activities in assigned accounts or regions. Manage quality and consistency of product delivery.

Bonus, Incentives & Company-Provided Resources

• Commission: Eligible for monthly, quarterly, and annual bonuses and other sales incentives if applicable
• Above-average salary
• Company-provided laptop
• Company cell phone reimbursement

What does your day look like? Some of your duties may include:

• Sell local, artisanal, specialty food items to cheese mongers, culinarians, and chefs. Communicate latest technologies & online ordering platforms, and win company promotions in the form of monetary payouts.
• Cultivate relationships with artisan manufacturers in hopes of bringing exciting, new specialty items to GFI to offer to our customer base.
• Manage inherited customers and prospect new customers.
• Be your own boss, managing your daily schedule, contacting as many customers and new prospects as possible to generate and grow sales.
• Reap the benefits of sales growth through increased sales commissions.
• Identify and resolve client concerns.
• Conduct outside sales activities by regularly visiting customers to build lasting relationships and understand their needs.
• Schedule and manage customer visits to present product demonstrations discuss solutions, and close sales in a personalized setting.

Other stuff we like:

• 1-3 years’ experience preferred
• College degree preferred but not required
• Valid Driver’s License.

Things that are a plus:

• Strong relationship builder, fast communicator, ultra-organized, and have a desire to learn more about artisanal specialty foods.
• Microsoft Office, valid state driver’s license, and willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Detail-oriented
• Willing to work a flexible schedule.

What we think you’ll love about Gourmet Foods International:

• Advancement Opportunities. We offer career advancement, including college reimbursement.  We want to see you grow with the company.
• Keeping it fresh. Learn new things every from new technology to innovative new products we distribute.
• Teamwork. Work on a team that supports each other.

What else can we offer?

Gourmet Foods' Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, short-term, Long-Term Disability, and accident insurance.  We also offer 401(k) with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, PAID Parental Leave, Professional Development Programs, opportunity to grow within the Company, Employee Discount, Referral Bonus.

GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process. Background checks can include, but are not limited to, previous employment, education, and criminal records.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gourmet Foods International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.