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Gordon Food Service

Product Specialist (Protein)

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In-Office
Ajax, ON, CAN
Junior
In-Office
Ajax, ON, CAN
Junior
Provides protein-category sales support and expertise to sales teams and customers. Develops category action plans, analyzes sales and market trends, supports consultative selling, creates product training, presents at food shows, manages customer and vendor relationships, and contributes to marketing and profitability goals. Requires frequent local travel, occasional overnight and international travel, a valid unrestricted driver's license, strong presentation skills, and proficiency with Google productivity applications.
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Total No. of Positions: 2

- Ottawa, ON (1)

- Ajax, ON(1)
Position Summary:

Responsible for providing sales support, and protein knowledge and guidance to the sales group while constantly improving their understanding of the protein industry. Executes strategic category plans to achieve volume and profit targets in support of segmented customer and brand marketing plans as defined by the division.


What We Offer:

  • Annual Salary: $68,668 to $103,002
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
  • FULL flex benefits program
  • Company matching RRSP
  • Family culture 
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Profit Sharing
  • 125+ years, family owned and operated company history

Essential 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 Representatives(DSRs) 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 produces 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. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Required:

  • Experience: At least 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
  • Education: Highschool Diploma is required, Bachelor's Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or other related field is preferred 
  • Less than 20% overnight but 80% local day to day travel, some international travel may be required  
  • Must maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and safe driving record per GFS policy.
  • 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.
  • Strong presentation skills
  • 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 individuals
  • Must be able to prioritize and schedule and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Observe legal and safety procedures.

Equipment / Tools / Technology:

  • Laptop computer
  • Telephone with voicemail
  • Networked copier/printer/facsimile
  • Google Apps (Chrome, Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc)

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 [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

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 [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

Gordon Food Service Ajax, Ontario, CAN Office

200 Salem Road, Ajax, Canada, L1Z 1G1

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