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Position Summary:

Supports members of the Broadline Sales Team in the areas of customer service, computer reporting, analytics, event planning and administrative responsibilities.

Location:

The successful candidate should be able to commute to the Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg or Delta DC at least 4 days a week.

What We Offer :

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
• FULL flex benefits program
• Company matching RRSP
• Profit Sharing
• Family culture and advancement opportunities

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate, execute business review and presentation materials. Analyze all data to ensure consistency with contract (where applicable).
• Serves as an information resource to Healthcare Sales Representatives, National Account Managers, Logistics, and Sales Support, and works collaboratively with the Healthcare Strategy Specialist.
• Participate in new customer implementation process by attending weekly meetings and providing support in new customer setup. Responsible for the coordination of internal departments to support new customers.
• Provide organization for Sales Team through the completion of assigned projects.
• Coordinate the order guide process by creating customer item list support and maintaining customer item list.
• Create standard and ad hoc reports to support sales using Business Objects. Analyze reports to ensure data integrity.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings and events, such as conference calls, Go To Meetings, customer travel and GFS on-site arrangements.
• Works directly with customers to resolve opportunities presented by the customer and GFS. (General inquiries, LTO’s, service & product issues).
• Conduct general administrative activities such as answering phones, filing, answering and typing correspondence, technology needs, processing invoices, ordering office supplies and office support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• High School / Equivalent requried

• Associate Degree Business or related field preferred

• Two to four years previous sales support experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

  Previous Administrative Assistant experience preferred.

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

• Ability to use discretion and make sound judgments.

• Ability to cope with stressful situations and maintain a calm and professional demeanor.

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

• Must have good customer service and time management skills.

Equipment / Tools / Technology:

• Desktop or laptop computer
• Networked printer/copier/facsimile machine
• Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer)
• Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Drive, Sites, Groups)

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.