Specialist, Sales & Service - Innoserv

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Provides Gordon Food Service (GFS) customers with timely, proper maintenance on equipment within the market area and effectively manages parts and equipment expenses. Penetrates sales of existing accounts and maintains existing chemical and beverage dispensed business and supports sales in assigned territory.

Location:

The successful candidate should be based out of the London region.

• The hourly wage range for this position is $22.46 - $33.70
• 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

• Coordinates and performs scheduled installs and preventative maintenance and service according to GFS’ predetermined standards.
• Interprets maintenance manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and repairs equipment, utilizing knowledge of electronics and standard test instruments and hand tools.
• Penetrates existing service accounts to grow territory sales and completes a territory schedule that is maintainable.
• Develops and maintains industry expertise. Provides appropriate equipment and technical support to Product Specialists and Customer Development Specialists (CDS). Supports the company-preferred equipment.
• Utilizes Metrx/Mobile software to log all field activity and completes all paperwork in a timely manner.
• Establishes rapport and communicates professionally with internal and external customers.
• Establishes goals in support of department initiatives to include reducing expenses, increasing productivity, increasing sales growth, and improving reporting.
• Utilizes time effectively to reach weekly, monthly, and yearly goals. Plans each day accordingly to meet the daily work plans.
• Provides emergency services on a 24 hour, 7 days a week basis. Efficiently provides follow‑up on requested projects.
• Communicates changes or opportunities to the Regional Field Service Manager, Product Specialists and CDS involved.
• Serves as a resource or contact for the department to assigned areas of responsibilities.
• Performs in‑service pertaining to equipment use and operation.
• Performs cycle counts on parts and equipment inventory.
• Attends and participates in appropriate meetings.
• Adheres to the mission and cornerstone values and applicable practices of the organization.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attending related conferences, seminars, etc. Maintains peer relationships in the field to share issues and ideas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School / Equivalent required
• Valid State Driver’s License required
• Two years previous sales and equipment repair experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required
• Mechanical Aptitude - displays strong mechanical aptitude; adheres to all electrical, plumbing, health and sanitation codes; adheres to safety protocols. Knowledge of products, equipment, and tools needed to complete the tasks required of this job (install/maintain/fix). Ability to correctly interpret maintenance manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Sales & Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services, including marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques.
• Customer Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction; ability to display professional quality work and service.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not…