Manager, District Sales

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...Are you seeking a challenging and fun position with a leading foodservice distribution company?  Do you have strong leadership and coaching skills? There's a seat at our table for you...** This position will be servicing the North Vancouver Island area. This role is based out of Nanaimo, BC, and requires regular travel to various North Island communities.**This position offers annual compensation of $110,000 to $140,000 in British Columbia, commensurate with experience**What We Offer: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employmentComprehensive customizable benefits program to suit you and your family's needs, including dental, vision, prescription drugs and extended health coverageCompany-matched retirement program Annual bonus and profit sharingGordon Food Service product discounts Employee appreciation eventsA 127-plus years legacy of family culture, offering opportunities for advancement.What you would do:Leading, developing, mentoring and managing a team of Sales RepresentativesAssisting Sales Representatives with contract negotiations, pricing and developing customer relationships.  Financial management of the territory, including factors such as cost, profitability, pricing and managing of the sales operating budgetImplementing best practices that translate into improved customer service.Providing employee development, flawless service to our customers, and maintaining exceptional customer relationsResponsible for determining the territory potential for existing customers, competitor accounts and new business in the Lower Mainland. Setting territory and individual goals for overall sales, product line sales and account profitabilityParticipating in food shows, sales meetings and sales promotionsDoes this sound like you?Possess 5+ years of senior experience in food-related sales and customer service.Proven leadership skills, with a strong focus on coaching and development Have demonstrated an attitude that contributes to employee engagement and a positive cultureStrong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsExceptional conflict resolution, negotiation, and objection-handling skillsExcellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritizeStrong analytical skills and presentation skillsWe 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 talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.