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...

District Sales Manager - South Okanagan

Are you seeking a challenging and fun position with a leading foodservice distribution company?  Do you have strong leadership and coaching skills?

There's a seat at our table for you...

** This position will be located in the South Okanagan area

**This position offers annual compensation of $120,000 to $140,000 in British Columbia, commensurate with experience**

What We Offer: 

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment

Comprehensive customizable benefits program to suit you and your family's needs, including dental, vision, prescription drugs and extended health coverage

Company-matched retirement program 

Annual bonus and profit sharing

Gordon Food Service product discounts 

Employee appreciation events

A 127-plus years legacy of family culture, offering opportunities for advancement.

What you would do:

Leading, developing, mentoring and managing a team of Sales Representatives

Assisting Sales Representatives with contract negotiations and pricing strategies to grow territories

Financial management of the territory, including factors such as cost, profitability and managing of the sales operating budget

Implementing best practices that translate into improved customer service

Providing employee development through ongoing training

Offering flawless service to our customers

Responsible for determining the territory potential for existing customers, competitor accounts and new business in the South Okanagan region

Setting territory and individual goals for overall sales, product line sales and account profitability

Participating in food shows, sales meetings and sales promotions

Does this sound like you?

Possess 5+ years of senior experience in food-related sales and customer service.

Proven leadership skills, with a strong focus on coaching and development 

Have demonstrated an attitude that contributes to employee engagement and a positive culture

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional conflict resolution, negotiation, and objection-handling skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize

Strong analytical skills and presentation skills

We 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.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.