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...
Position Summary:
Utilizes knowledge and expertise of products, services and resources to provide Sales with strategic, profit maximizing solutions. Provides Sales with exceptional on-demand support for item/vendor related questions in order to execute sales strategies. Delivers prompt and thorough support, focused on speed to resolution.
What We Offer:
The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000 plus 10% bonus potential
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
128 year, family owned and operated company history
Essential Functions:
Serves as the single point of contact to Sales for product related questions
Provides consultative services on product category with Customer Development Specialist (CDS) and customers as requested to achieve category goals.
Researches and identifies solutions that deliver prompt and thorough responses to Sales questions
Responsible for the question and follow-up response to sales, ensuring that they own tracking down any additional questions/information needed from other departments in order to provide a thorough response back to Sales.
Provides critical thinking, creative solutions and strong communication for product info with insight beyond what is in the system. This includes product matches, product substitutions, product availability and as well as general product info like features, benefits, applications, etc.
Understands and engages others when additional involvement/support is needed.
Creates customer quotes for tabletop products utilizing AutoQuotes software
Develops and maintains high level of industry/product expertise to be primary knowledge source for assigned categories
Acquires and maintains knowledge of current US and Canada Gordon Food Service products and business solutions in order to provide/recommend appropriate solutions for Sales
Acquires and maintains a high awareness of vendor/product transitions, new items & discontinuations, inventory issues, QA issues, ETAs for new items, out of stock resolution, etc.
Works with customers directly on product related questions, when appropriate, in support of the Sales team
Receives requests via phone, email, IM or video call.Performs other duties as assigned.
Works with Sales and Vendors to coordinate sample requests/orders.
Collaborate with vendors to request sample approval and coordinate delivery
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Must have basic knowledge of assigned product category and marketing segments.
Ability to understand, follow and create processes in order to complete projects.
Must have good time management, administration, and organizational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Proficiency in analyzing information; able to use analytics and associated tools (e.g., Excel, Google) in creative ways to tell the product story, garner buy‐in, provide insights and to support decision‐making.
Must have good financial acumen and ability to learn and understand Margin, Pricing, Freight and other related financial metrics
Ability to inject creativity, fresh thinking, and new perspectives and to generate new and imaginative ideas, while using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Able to comprehend and contribute effectively during meetings, demonstrating good listening skills
Positive attitude, problem‐solver mentality, willingness to experiment and be creative.
Must have the ability to multi-task and be able to work “exceptional” hours including evenings and weekends and be able to take on new responsibilities with a strong desire to succeed.
Proficient communication skills ‐ both written and verbal ‐ to communicate effectively with a broad‐based team including diverse internal stakeholders and vendors.
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 [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
Skills Required
- Basic knowledge of assigned product category and marketing segments.
- Create customer quotes using AutoQuotes software.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets) to support decision-making.
- Good financial acumen; understand margin, pricing, freight, and related financial metrics.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with Sales, vendors, and customers.
- Ability to research, track, and resolve product/vendor questions and follow up across departments.
- Time management, administration, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of customer service principles, needs assessment, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
- Critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving to identify product matches, substitutions, and solutions.
- Willingness to work exceptional hours, including evenings and weekends, and take on new responsibilities.
What We Do
We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate. We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada. Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee. Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities. Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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