• Job Description

  Req#: 368462

  Job Details

  Job Location: GFI Atlanta - Decatur, GA

  Position Type: Full Time

  Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

  Salary Range: $55000.00 - $65000.00 Salary/year

  Travel Percentage: Road Warrior

  Job Shift: Day

  Job Category: Sales

  Description

  Job Overview

  If you’re passionate about artisan cheeses, charcuterie, chocolates, and other specialty delights, we’d love to meet you! Gourmet Foods International (GFI) is seeking a motivated Sales Development Representative to join our dynamic team. This role combines sales support, customer service, and account management to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers while helping grow our specialty food business.

  COMPENSATION Aggressive, above-average salary, commission, bonuses, and sales incentives.

  What You’ll Be Doing...

  Some of your duties may include:

  • Process and verify foodservice sales orders.
  • Answer incoming sales calls and assist customers with inquiries or order pickups.
  • Support accounts with collections, credit issues, and customer concerns.
  • Communicate across departments (purchasing, distribution, customer service, A/R) to ensure smooth operations.
  • Build strong relationships with chefs, purchasers, and culinary professionals.
  • Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell products.
  • Participate in specialty food tastings, training events, and food shows.
  • Provide accurate reporting and data to help the sales team spot trends and improve performance

  Things you need to be able to do:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multitask.
  • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required; Access/SQL a plus).
  • Creative problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

  Other stuff we like:

  • 2–3 years of sales, customer service, or foodservice industry experience preferred.
  • Prior experience in inside sales, account management, or food distribution.
  • Ability to analyze sales data and provide actionable insights.

  Things that are a plus:

  • College degree preferred but not required.
  • Passion for gourmet and specialty foods is a must!
  • Familiarity with large, multi-location accounts.

  What we think you’ll love about Gourmet Foods International:

  • Career Growth: Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and leadership pathways.
  • Innovation: Be part of an evolving team that’s constantly introducing new products and technology.
  • Team Culture: Collaborate with like-minded individuals who share a passion for food and support one another.

  What else can we offer?

  Gourmet Foods' Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, 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 conducted as part of the hiring process. Background checks can include, but are not limited to, previous employment, education, and criminal records.

  Qualifications

  
  

• About the company

  Specialty cheese and gourmet food distribution company with distribution warehouses in Atlanta, Georgia, Pompano, Flordia, Lakeland, Florida, Denver, Colorado, West Caldwell, New Jersey, Houston Texas and Kenosha, Wisconsin. Servicing all 48 states an...

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