Job Description

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...Inside Support Representative (Contract)Position Summary:This is a 12 month contract position with possibility of extension. This role supports activities for the outside District Sales Representatives (DSR) including order and delivery interaction between customers via telephone, email and Gordon Ordering. Seeks growth opportunities in existing house customers with knowledge and professionalism as well as strengthening customer relationships by representing Gordon Food Service (GFS) branded products and services. Helps drive account growth and profitability by undertaking administrative job duties as it pertains to the sales department. Use of divisional shared email to address and support the needs as they arise.Schedule:Sun (8:30am-5pm), Mon-Thu (9am-5:30pm)This is a hybrid role based in Milton. Minimum 3 days per week in office.What We Offer:Company matching RRSPProfit Sharing125-year, family-owned and operated company historyFamily culture and advancement opportunitiesEssential Functions:Collaborates with other departments to meet all customer needs, internal reporting and customer record keeping.Participates in general sales meetings, promotions and facilitates food show registration. Assists with recall and other information sharing as required.Takes orders from various customers as needed via phone or email.Stays up to date with product offerings, market trends and customer needs while learning about the organizational offerings and systems.Demonstrates strong customer service skills when dealing with unique or difficult situations.Provides support to sales representatives coordinating customer service, orders, credits etc during special large special events IE: Stampede, PNE, SNE, F1 Race etc.Supports and assists DSR for vacation coverage and seasonally based on needs.Provides routing assistance for changes to deliveries such as time delays, adjustments in delivery days, etc.Details customer complaints, tracks the same issues that multiple customers have, and reports problems as necessary.Performs Other Duties as assigned.Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:Must have good customer service and time management skills.Ability to perform 10-key data entryMust have excellent written, verbal, organizational and communication skills.High organized with a great attention to detailEncourages collaboration with others to achieve a common goalA self starter that can work independently as well as part of a team.Must be a strategic thinker, inquisitive, innovative, and creative in order to build relationships, network, link resources and apply business practicesExcellent computer skillsMust have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment.Ability to learn and use Genysis, Powersell, CRM, Gordon Ordering and other various systemsWe 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.
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