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Sales Support Coordinator 

Position Summary:

The Sales Support Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to the Street Sales team.   This position helps drive account growth and profitability by undertaking administrative job duties as it pertains to the Street Sales department. 

Location: Calgary

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30 PM MST

Essential Functions:

Create and maintain templates for new business proposals, price quotes, and business reviews. 

Assist Sales Leadership Team with contract maintenance through CLM 

Responsible for creating & managing Google groups and sales contact websites 

Assist the sales team booking travel 

Create and maintain templates for sales reporting tools 

Run pertinent reports for District Sales Managers, District Sales Representatives, and Inside Support Representatives

Collaborate with Prairies Coordinators to maintain Prairies Portal Website 

Creates weekly markdown catalogs/flyers

Collaborates with other departments to meet all customer needs, internal reporting and customer record keeping

Provide customer impact reporting on long-term out of stock notifications

Support Inside Sales Team in order entry,  daily reporting and various activities  

Additional Ad hoc requests as required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

​Good time management skills.

Ability to perform 10-key data entry

Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills.

Excellent analytical skills with great attention to detail. 

Excellent in using the Google platform (Gmail, Google Drive, Sheets, Docs and Slides)

Proficient in graphic design platforms such as Canva 

Proficient in using Microsoft Excel

Encourage collaboration with others to achieve a common goal

Willingness to take initiative and ability to embrace change

Strong work ethic and a positive attitude

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

Ability to learn and use SAP, CRM, CLM, Gordon Ordering, and other various systems 

Industry and product knowledge is an asset.  

Education and Experience

Minimum Grade 12 with High School Diploma

Post-secondary education in Business Administration, sales or Marketing preferred

One year previous sales, business, or food service experience with an interest in food business practices and food preparation or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred.

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.