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Job Overview

We’re looking for team members with a passion for artisan food who love trying new things. 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 and regions. Manage quality and consistency of product delivery.

COMPENSATION Aggressive, above average salary, commission, bonuses, and sales incentives. Incredible vacation time.

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

• Present, and sell, artisanal, specialty food items to distributors nationwide. Invite clients to company events, 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 working with 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.
• Participate in marketing events such as cheese seminars, pastry classes, trade shows, and tasting/pairing events.
• Participate in specialty food product tastings to determine what items we will stock to offer our customers.

Other stuff we like:

• Strong relationship builder, fast communicator, ultra-organized, and have a deep passion for artisanal specialty foods.
• 3-5 years’ sales experience with a Food Distributor mandatory. Additional Culinary experience is helpful.
• College degree preferred but not required
• Microsoft Office, valid state driver’s license, and willingness to work a flexible schedule

Things that are a plus:

• Detail-oriented
• Willing to work a flexible schedule.
• Analytical, problem solving, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience working in large, complex multi-location and clients.
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to recognize future trends

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) – up to 30 days per year , 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 required for the hiring process. Background checks can include but are not limited to previous employment, education, and criminal records.

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