District Sales Associate Jobs

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Position Summary

Provides assistance throughout the region supporting the facilitation of order and delivery interaction between foodservice customers and Gordon Food Service in all aspects of the sales function until territory assignment. Assists the District Sales Representatives (DSR) with providing business-consulting services to strengthen customer relationships and grow profitable sales. May be required to cover the DSR territory for short periods of time like vacation coverage.

• Successful applicant must live in Banff or surrounding areas.

Leading

Employee Competencies:

• Adapting
• Proactively Learning
• Communicating Effectively

Living The Culture

• Valuing Differences
• Building Trust
• Serving Others

Thinking & Decision Making

• Making Continuous Improvements
• Building Business Knowledge
• Building Customer Loyalty

Producing Results

• Collaborating
• Influencing Others
• Delivering High Quality Results

Essential Functions

• Assists with the delivery of appropriate marketing materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travels through routes to provide coverage for all District Sales Representatives (DSR) as appropriate.
• Observes management of accounts receivables.
• Gains expertise in the area of sales consultation to ensure sales process development.
• Assist in training customer on GFS technology as required
• Verifies orders with customers including receiving information, discussing orders and credits with customers.
• Participates with DSR on business reviews, negotiating, understanding and use of market research.
• Services existing accounts as assigned.
• Effectively expresses and services the GFS story.
• Assists and participates in customer events and segment shows.
• Participates and contributes to region team efforts.
• Assists with the demonstration of products and discussion of applications.
• Gains understanding of broker relationships to assist in key customer assignments.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Must be able to meet and exceed sales performance goals and execute good time and territory management.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback
• Must be goal driven, have good organizational and administration skills in order to self manage and develop discipline and be flexible and coachable.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in teams and display integrity and honesty to participate and contribute to regional team efforts.
• Creative problem solving
• This position requires customer focus with comprehensive communication skills and the ability to express self verbally.
• Must be a strategic thinker, inquisitive, innovative, and creative in order to build relationships, network, link resources and apply business practices.
• Must complete GFS’ Phase Training Objective.
• Must participate in Industry Organizations.

Equipment/Tools/Technology

• Networked printer/copier/facsimile machine
• Laptop computer
• GFS order entry software
• Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Drive, Sites, Groups)

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.