Specialist, Product Support

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... Position Summary: Utilizes knowledge and expertise of products, services and resources to provide Sales with strategic, profit maximizing solutions. Provides Sales with exceptional on-demand support for item/vendor related questions in order to execute sales strategies. Delivers prompt and thorough support, focused on speed to resolution. What We Offer: * 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 * 128 year, family owned and operated company history Essential Functions: * Serves as the single point of contact to Sales for product related questions * Provides consultative services on product category with Customer Development Specialist (CDS) and customers as requested to achieve category goals. * Researches and identifies solutions that deliver prompt and thorough responses to Sales questions * Responsible for the question and follow-up response to sales, ensuring that they own tracking down any additional questions/information needed from other departments in order to provide a thorough response back to Sales. * Provides critical thinking, creative solutions and strong communication for product info with insight beyond what is in the system. This includes product matches, product substitutions, product availability and as well as general product info like features, benefits, applications, etc. * Understands and engages others when additional involvement/support is needed. * Creates customer quotes for tabletop products utilizing AutoQuotes software * Develops and maintains high level of industry/product expertise to be primary knowledge source for assigned categories * Acquires and maintains knowledge of current US and Canada Gordon Food Service products and business solutions in order to provide/recommend appropriate solutions for Sales * Acquires and maintains a high awareness of vendor/product transitions, new items & discontinuations, inventory issues, QA issues, ETAs for new items, out of stock resolution, etc. * Works with customers directly on product related questions, when appropriate, in support of the Sales team * Receives requests via phone, email, IM or video call.Performs other duties as assigned. * Works with Sales and Vendors to coordinate sample requests/orders. * Collaborate with vendors to request sample approval and coordinate delivery Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: * Must have basic knowledge of assigned product category and marketing segments. * Ability to understand, follow and create processes in order to complete projects. * Must have good time management, administration, and organizational skills and attention to detail. * Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. * Proficiency in analyzing information; able to use analytics and associated tools (e.g., Excel, Google) in creative ways to tell the product story, garner buy‐in, provide insights and to support decision‐making. * Must have good financial acumen and ability to learn and understand Margin, Pricing, Freight and other related financial metrics * Ability to inject creativity, fresh thinking, and new perspectives and to generate new and imaginative ideas, while using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. * Able to comprehend and contribute effectively during meetings, demonstrating good listening skills * Positive attitude, problem‐solver mentality, willingness to experiment and be creative. * Must have the ability to multi-task and be able to work “exceptional” hours including evenings and weekends and be able to take on new responsibilities with a strong desire to succeed. * Proficient communication skills ‐ both written and verbal ‐ to communicate effectively with a broad‐based team including diverse internal stakeholders and vendors. 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.

The Specialist provides strategic product support to the sales team by answering inquiries, managing vendor transitions, and coordinating sample requests. They act as a primary knowledge source for product categories to help achieve sales goals and maximize profitability.

Candidates must possess strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage financial metrics like pricing and margins. Proficiency in customer service principles and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, is required.

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Prescription drug coverage • EFAP benefits • Flex benefits program • Company matching RRSP • Profit sharing

• Time managementPreferred
• Customer servicePreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Data analysisPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Product support
• Sales support
• Customer service
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Financial acumen
• Data analysis
• Excel
• Google analytics
• Problem solving
• AutoQuotes software
• Vendor coordination
• Client Needs Assessment
• Sales Strategy
• Product Knowledge
• Customer Development
• Financial Acumen
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Organizational Skills
• Positivity
• Data Analysis
• Customer Service
• Food Services
• Creativity
• Critical Thinking
• Experimentation
• Sales
• Marketing
• Imagination
• Listening Skills
• Medical Prescription
• Multitasking
• Quality Management
• Safety Assurance
• Time Management
• Detail Oriented

• Customer Service & Support
• Sales
• Food & Beverage
• Administrative
• Logistics
• Product Support Specialist
• Sales Support Specialist
• Commercial Sales Representatives
• Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week