Regional Chain Manager

This position will reside in: Indianapolis, Indiana

Position Benefits

• Cell phone reimbursement

• A generous 401(k) matching program that is above industry standards

• Financial rewards for performance compensation structure which includes salary, commission, and bonuses

• Low-cost benefit options for you and your family's health and future

• An Automobile expense reimbursement plan

Essential Functions:

• Manage the development of new and existing multi-unit business within assigned region, defines project scope and assumes ownership of all prime vendor presentations and participates in the regions long range planning process.

• Acquires new business through development of a key account prospect list and implementing business plans accordingly.

• Collaborates with key decision-makers and executives of accounts and prospective accounts to build and maintain business relationships.

• Coordinates the demonstration or presentation of products and discusses applications, using samples or marketing material, emphasizing salable features based on price or value to benefit customer's business operations.

• Utilizes and applies customer profitability and pricing models to negotiate customer agreements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Someone who has past experience with multi unit restaurant/sales experience is required.

• A high school diploma required, college degree preferred.

• Must have excellent written, verbal, organizational and communication skills as well as problem-solving capabilities.

• Must have ability to prepare and deliver presentations and speak at minor functions as a departmental representative.

• Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment.

• Must have strong negotiation, customer service focus, be a strategic thinker, inquisitive, innovative and creative in order to build relationships, network, link resources and apply business practices.

• Ability to understand and utilize market research and P&L statements.

• Must be able to travel to different locations.

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 talent@gfs.com 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.