Sysco Is Hiring A Sales Consultant

Join Our Dynamic Sales Team as a Sales Consultant (Mandarin) in New York! 🚀

Are you an experienced sales professional, restaurant manager, culinary manager, or chef eager for new career opportunities? Become a vital part of Sysco’s World Class Sales Team and enjoy a variety of benefits and perks designed for your success.

Why You Should Join Our Sales Team:

• 💰 Competitive base salary, bonuses, and promotional incentives
• 🚗 Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA) and cell phone provided
• 🎯 Clear career pathing for both entry-level and experienced individuals
• 🌱 Be part of a purpose-driven organization supporting communities and associates
• 📚 Specialized sales training
• 🤝 Individual and team-based selling opportunities
• 🌎 Opportunity to learn about different ethnic segments
• 🏆 Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition
• 🛡️ Robust benefits package including Employee Stock Purchase Plan & 401(k) with automatic matching

Job Summary

This outside sales role involves promoting Sysco's products and services, building relationships with new and existing accounts, and helping customers succeed. The position primarily focuses on achieving sales and profit objectives, with some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) required to meet customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• 🌟 Develop new business, enhance existing accounts, and reduce lost business within your territory
• 🔍 Qualify prospects in line with company account strategies
• 💼 Research customer needs and tailor product/service solutions accordingly
• 📈 Analyze market trends to recommend optimal products to customers
• 📊 Stay informed on market conditions, product innovations, and competitors; share insights with customers
• ❓ Respond to customer inquiries regarding products, pricing, and availability
• 🧑‍💼 Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel
• 🚗 Travel to customer sites, conventions, and meetings using personal vehicle
• 💳 Manage accounts receivable, working with credit departments to collect balances
• 📦 Oversee deliveries, troubleshoot issues like stock shortages or special orders
• 🎉 Participate in company events, promotions, and customer engagements
• 📝 Attend and contribute to sales and district meetings
• 🎓 Engage in ongoing training sessions
• 🤝 Assist in training new employees when needed
• 📈 Review reports such as order requests, bid files, and sales margins
• 📝 Perform administrative duties including preparing budgets, maintaining records, and processing requests
• ✨ Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related field, OR
• HSD/GED with 3+ years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience, or equivalent (including Sysco Sales Internship)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bi-Lingual in English and Mandarin
• Experience in Restaurant Management, Food Service Outside Sales, or Chef roles

Certificates, Licenses & Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license
• Current automobile insurance with liability limits: Bodily injury - $100,000/$300,000; Property damage - $100,000
• Willingness to sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement
• Residency or willingness to relocate within territory

Professional Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with MS Office and basic PC skills
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Building trust and customer loyalty 🤝
• Effective follow-up 📞
• Strong sales and persuasiveness skills 💪
• Ability to manage workload efficiently 🗂️
• Adaptability to changing environments 🔄
• Excellent communication skills 🗣️

Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates.