Business Developer - Independent Food Sales

at  Gordon Food Service

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…
Overview
This position will reside in: Washington DC.
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 Business Developer, for Independent Food Service Sales you will cultivate relationships and develop new business and customers, helping them to achieve their goals and, in return, yours!

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

Business Developer
We invite you to join our team where you’ll experience a world where servant leadership and cutting-edge tools and training come together to support your career growth and financial objectives.
As a Business Developer, you’ll be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with potential customers, and developing future profitable sales within independent restaurants.

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

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, or Marketing, and/or culinary certificate preferred
• 3 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 sustainable solutions that are equitable and strengthen an atmosphere of dignity and respect.
Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply

• 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 customer