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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. There's a seat at our table for youDirector ofSales
For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful food operations and experiences. We've 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.Ourhighly skilled and customer-focused salesteam is looking for a Director ofSalesto collaboratewith Sales Managers,Regional Managers, and the Broadline Sales Director to achieve commercial sales goals.This position is located inImperial, PAbut is supporting a teamwith territories in Pittsburgh, Ohio, West Virginia, and New York.Leadership at Gordon Food Service
At Gordon Food Service, our leaders create win/win relationships - with customers, employees, and vendors. We look forward to presenting a Commercial Sales Manager opportunity to someone who has a demonstrated ability to create results through relationships. This role requires significant thought leadership and people leadership.
While no two days will look alike- here is a snapshot of some of the things you'll be doing:Assume global accountability for commercial sales through the development, management, and evaluation of process improvement programsLead a department of more than 75 people, including up to 6 direct reportsSupport and implement educational plans to develop staff, and guide leaders within the organization aroundworkforce planning, employee engagement, and disciplinary issuesAnalyze key performance indicators and statistical data to formulate division practicesDevelop, monitor, and manage the capital and operational budget for the departmentCollaborate with theTalent Acquisitionteam to ensure the best candidates are brought into the team, andleverage strong business acumen through partnerships with the warehouse and transportation teamsAll kinds of otherspecial projects!Total Rewards at GFSAffordablebenefitsplansstarting on your first day!Weekly payWellness reimbursementProfit sharing & 401(k) with company matchEmergency child and elder care
Does this look like you?Experience dealing with ambiguity in an ever-changing market preferred.14+yearsof industryexperiencePrevious management experience of teamsof 50-75 peopleBachelors degree requiredGordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to applyOur Culture
Gordon Food Service has a people-focused culture forged through camaraderie, teamwork, and inclusion. Our business model is one of servant leadership. We best serve the customer by serving with great care those who serve our customers. We feel the culture when we work together and when we serve together. As a team, we tackle our challenges, celebrate our successes, and have fun on the journey. We are what we say we are, and we'd love for you to be a part of it.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Gordon Food Service
At Gordon Food Service, Everyone Is Important - it's one of our Cornerstone Values. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within our organization and the communities we serve. We aspire to Listen, Learn, Create, and Support sustainable solutions that are equitable and strengthen an atmosphere of dignity and respect.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 Servi e customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of 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. The EEO is the Law poster is available here:. 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. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of 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 a disability.