Sales Representative Jobs in Milwaukee, WI
Sales Representative jobs in Milwaukee are in strong demand, concentrated in the Third Ward, Walker's Point, and the downtown business corridor, across manufacturing, healthcare technology, and financial services. Employers hiring right now include Fresh Page Home Improvement, Spectrum, and Wireless Vision. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for 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...
Overview
For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful food operations and experiences. We've grown to be the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America by being passionately committed to the people we serve.
At Gordon Food Service, our customers come first. As an Outside Food Sales Representative, you will cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to our customers, helping them to achieve their goals and, in return, yours!
This position will reside in: Milwaukee, WI
Position Benefits
- A generous 401(k) matching program that is above industry standards
- Financial rewards for performance compensation structure which includes salary, commission, and bonuses
- Low-cost benefit options for you and your family's health and future
- An Automobile expense reimbursement plan
- Cell phone reimbursement plan
Outside Food Sales Representative
We invite you to join our sales team where you’ll experience a world where servant leadership and cutting-edge tools and training come together to support your career growth and financial objectives.
As an Outside Food Sales Representative, you’ll be responsible for the overall sales and relationship management efforts for existing and prospective customers within your assigned territory. This includes pursuing new customers, deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships, and sales territory management.
Pursuing New Customers
- Researching industry and market trends impacting restaurants within your territory
- Identifying and researching prospective customers within your territory
- Developing sales strategies that highlight products, services, values, and solutions offered by Gordon Food Service and presenting the sales strategy to prospective customers
Deepen and Strengthen Existing Customer Relationships
- Visiting all customers within the assigned territory on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis
- Conducting business reviews to determine existing customers needs and areas of opportunity for growing sales
- Providing ongoing training to customers on Gordon Food Service product offerings
- Identifying opportunities within existing customers businesses where Gordon Food Service can add value through product and service offerings
Sales Territory Management
- Balancing new customers acquisition and deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships
- Coordinating visits to prospective customers and existing customers
- Communicating order status and order processing updates to customers
Sales Training - Getting you Ready
Gordon Food Service’s goal during your first 90 days is to set you up for success! This includes engaging you in various training offerings, including e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer sales representative mentorship. Throughout your first 90 days, you will learn:
- How to use Gordon Food Service systems, processes, and tools to manage customer relationships
- About the products available to Gordon Food Service customers
- The sales process for engaging new customers
- How to establish your relationships in the vast network of resources available to you, a Gordon Food Service sales representative
- Best practices on developing relationships with current and prospective customers
- Strategies on how to effectively manage your territory
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED is required
- Bachelor's degree and/or culinary certificate preferred
- 1 year of prior sales, business, or food service experience
- Maintaining a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record
Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply.
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, 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 talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for 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...
Overview
For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful food operations and experiences. We've grown to be the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America by being passionately committed to the people we serve.
At Gordon Food Service, our customers come first. As an Outside Food Sales Representative, you will cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to our customers, helping them to achieve their goals and, in return, yours!
This position will reside in: Milwaukee, WI
Position Benefits
- A generous 401(k) matching program that is above industry standards
- Financial rewards for performance compensation structure which includes salary, commission, and bonuses
- Low-cost benefit options for you and your family's health and future
- An Automobile expense reimbursement plan
- Cell phone reimbursement plan
Outside Food Sales Representative
We invite you to join our sales team where you’ll experience a world where servant leadership and cutting-edge tools and training come together to support your career growth and financial objectives.
As an Outside Food Sales Representative, you’ll be responsible for the overall sales and relationship management efforts for existing and prospective customers within your assigned territory. This includes pursuing new customers, deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships, and sales territory management.
Pursuing New Customers
- Researching industry and market trends impacting restaurants within your territory
- Identifying and researching prospective customers within your territory
- Developing sales strategies that highlight products, services, values, and solutions offered by Gordon Food Service and presenting the sales strategy to prospective customers
Deepen and Strengthen Existing Customer Relationships
- Visiting all customers within the assigned territory on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis
- Conducting business reviews to determine existing customers needs and areas of opportunity for growing sales
- Providing ongoing training to customers on Gordon Food Service product offerings
- Identifying opportunities within existing customers businesses where Gordon Food Service can add value through product and service offerings
Sales Territory Management
- Balancing new customers acquisition and deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships
- Coordinating visits to prospective customers and existing customers
- Communicating order status and order processing updates to customers
Sales Training - Getting you Ready
Gordon Food Service’s goal during your first 90 days is to set you up for success! This includes engaging you in various training offerings, including e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer sales representative mentorship. Throughout your first 90 days, you will learn:
- How to use Gordon Food Service systems, processes, and tools to manage customer relationships
- About the products available to Gordon Food Service customers
- The sales process for engaging new customers
- How to establish your relationships in the vast network of resources available to you, a Gordon Food Service sales representative
- Best practices on developing relationships with current and prospective customers
- Strategies on how to effectively manage your territory
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED is required
- Bachelor's degree and/or culinary certificate preferred
- 1 year of prior sales, business, or food service experience
- Maintaining a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record
Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply.
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, 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 talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Telecommunications
- Medical Devices
- Technology & Software
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Energy
Sales Representative Jobs in Milwaukee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a sales representative job in Milwaukee?
Focus on Milwaukee's strongest hiring sectors: industrial manufacturing, medical devices, logistics, and insurance. The Third Ward, Menomonee Valley, and suburban corridors along Highway 45 host dense concentrations of regional headquarters and distribution operations that run active sales teams. Candidates who can show territory management experience or familiarity with a technical product category move fastest through local hiring pipelines. Warm introductions through Milwaukee professional associations also carry real weight with local employers.
Which companies hire sales representatives in Milwaukee?
Employers hiring sales representatives in Milwaukee right now include Fresh Page Home Improvement, Spectrum, and Wireless Vision, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Milwaukee's employer base skews toward established regional firms in manufacturing, insurance, and healthcare distribution alongside a growing cluster of technology companies with Midwest sales offices.
Are there remote sales representative jobs in Milwaukee?
Yes, though with limits: sales representative roles tied to physical territories or in-person client relationships remain largely on-site, while inside sales, SaaS, and account management positions run more remotely. About 35% of sales representative openings tied to Milwaukee are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with most of those concentrated in software, financial services, and healthcare technology. Field and industrial sales roles in Milwaukee still require regular in-person presence.
How can I get a sales representative job in Milwaukee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Milwaukee is through inside sales or business development representative roles at local insurance carriers, staffing firms, or manufacturing distributors, all of which regularly hire candidates with strong communication skills over prior sales experience. Milwaukee employers in logistics and food and beverage distribution also run structured onboarding programs suited to career changers. A completed associate's or bachelor's degree and a willingness to work a commission-heavy structure gives entry-level candidates a clear edge locally.
Which industries hire the most sales representatives in Milwaukee?
Milwaukee sales representative roles concentrate in Telecommunications, Medical Devices, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Milwaukee's deep industrial manufacturing base, large regional insurance presence, and expanding medical technology sector consistently generate the highest volume of active sales openings in the metro area.
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