Specialist, Product 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. Theres a seat at our table for you...OverviewFor over 125 years Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence expertise and quality products our customers need to design successful food operations and experiences. Weve 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. The Center-of-the-Plate Product Specialist executes strategic category plans to achieve volume and profit targets in support of segmented customer and brand marketing plans as defined by the division.This position will reside in: Southern IllinoisPosition Benefits$90000-$105000 based on experienceA generous 401(k) matching program that is above industry standardsFinancial rewards for performance compensation structure which includes salary commission and bonusesLow-cost benefit options for you and your familys health and futureAn Automobile expense reimbursement planCell phone reimbursement planEssential Functions:Interfaces and collaborates with internal and external customers brokers and vendors to achieve sales and margin goals.Provides consultative selling services on product category with District Sales Representative (DSR) and customers as requested to achieve category goals.Analyzes relevant reports to understand the sales Market or Region key performance indicators and category impact and resources that drive effective decision-making.Develops action plans to achieve category goals for the assigned Market Region or Division.Develops and utilizes training modules to plan and execute sales product training.Analyzes sales reports market trends and forecasts to identify segments and account targets. Identifies and presents product and produce trend information to internal and external customers.Develops relationships with key customers to provide product expertise and product marketing trends.Participates in food shows and other related shows and activities presenting product information in support of strategic plans.Attends and contributes to meetings and activities as requested in support of identified needs and Market Region or Division meetings as appropriate.Provides input into the creation measurement and execution of the marketing and management of product related expenses and resources.Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems.Knowledge of spreadsheets word processing presentation email and internet software applications.Excellent interpersonal organizational communication and recourse and time management skills.Self-starter but also able to be a team playerMust be willing to travel throughout Southern Illinois region.Must be able to read interpret and execute plans and instructions.Must have detailed knowledge of product and market trends and the link to business goals.Must be able to work collaboratively with a variety of teams and individual DSRs and be able to prioritize and schedule and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.Observe legal and safety procedures.Equipment / Tools / Technology:Laptop computerTelephone with voicemailNetworked copier/printer/facsimileGoogle Apps (Chrome Gmail Calendar Docs Sheets Slides Drive etc...)Educational & Experience Requirements:Bachelor degree plus two years previous product marketing or internal sales experience -or- six years previous product marketing or internal sales experience in lieu of a bachelor degree.Bachelor Degree in Business Sales Marketing or other related field preferred.Must maintain a valid unrestricted state drivers license and safe driving record per GFS policy required.BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU MATTERS TO US!Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age status as a protected veteran 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 and use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line.All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Sales Experience,Marketing,Customer Service,Communication skills,Military Experience,Retail Sales,Product Demos,Customer Support,Product Management,Product Development,Unity,Microscopy Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 90000 - 105000