- Company: Gordon Food Service
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
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GFS invites qualified candidates to join the team as a Bilingual Outside Sales Representative in Chicago, Illinois. This full-time opportunity centers on field-based client engagement and growth within the local market.
Role Overview
The Bilingual Outside Sales Representative at GFS plays a key part in expanding market presence across Chicago by meeting prospects and current accounts face-to-face. Success in this field sales position relies on clear bilingual communication, relationship-building skills, and a results-focused approach that supports company goals while serving diverse customers throughout the Illinois area. Candidates will spend the majority of time outside the office covering an assigned territory.
Your Responsibilities
- Prospect and qualify new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, and local market research around Chicago
- Schedule and lead in-person sales meetings to present company offerings and address client needs in both languages
- Develop and maintain strong customer relationships by delivering ongoing support and timely follow-up after each visit
- Track sales activity, pipeline progress, and territory performance to meet established targets
- Negotiate agreements and close deals while coordinating with internal support teams as needed
- Travel regularly within the Chicago region using reliable personal transportation to cover the territory efficiently
- Represent GFS professionally at client sites and local industry events
Qualifications
- Demonstrated outside sales experience with a track record of meeting or exceeding goals
- Bilingual fluency that allows confident conversation and presentation in English plus another language
- Excellent interpersonal and active-listening skills for building rapport with a wide range of customers
- Self-motivation and strong time-management abilities suited to independent field work
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel throughout the Chicago, Illinois area daily
- Comfort using basic CRM tools and mobile technology to log calls and manage schedules
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional sales training preferred but not required
More About GFS
GFS is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment.
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- Role Bilingual Outside Sales Representative
- Employer Gordon Food Service
- Location Chicago, Illinois
- Type Full Time
- Posted July 13, 2026
- Apply by August 12, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (331 words)
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