Sysco Is Hiring A Sales Consultant

Looking for a rewarding career in sales or restaurant management? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and enjoy a range of benefits, growth opportunities, and the chance to make an impact in your community! 🚀

Why You Should Join Our Sales Team

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary, bonuses, and promotional incentive opportunities 💰
• Perks & Benefits: Car allowance (including mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA), cell phone provided 📱
• Career Growth: Pathways for both entry-level and experienced professionals 🚀
• Purpose-Driven Organization: Support communities and our dedicated associates 🤝
• Training & Development: Specialized sales training, with opportunities for individual and team-based selling 📚
• Market Insights: Learn about diverse ethnic segments and market trends 🌎
• Recognition: Monthly and annual sales awards and recognition 🏆
• Robust Benefits: Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) with automatic matching, and more

Job Summary

This outside sales role involves promoting Sysco’s products and services, building relationships with new and existing accounts, and helping our customers succeed. Success in this position requires working some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business and nurture existing accounts to drive profitable sales growth within your territory
• Qualify prospects according to company stratification goals
• Research customer needs, recommend suitable products and services
• Stay informed about market conditions, product innovations, and competitors’ offerings
• Answer customer inquiries regarding products, pricing, and availability
• Provide training and product information to customer personnel
• Travel to customer locations, conventions, and meetings via personal vehicle
• Manage accounts receivable and ensure timely collections
• Coordinate deliveries, troubleshoot issues, and ensure customer satisfaction
• Participate in company functions, promotions, and events
• Attend sales and district meetings, and engage in ongoing training
• Assist in training new employees when needed
• Analyze reports on sales activity, customer bids, and margins
• Complete administrative duties such as preparing sales reports, budgets, and quotes
• Perform 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 in Restaurant Management, B2B, outside sales, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi-lingual proficiency
• Experience in restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or as a chef

Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations

• Valid driver’s license with insurability compliance
• Automobile insurance meeting liability limits:
  • Bodily injury: $100,000 per person, $300,000 per accident
  • Property damage: $100,000

Employment Requirements

• Pass employment testing
• Sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement
• Reside or be willing to relocate to the assigned territory

Professional Skills & Competencies

• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Core Competencies include:
  • Building Trust 🤝
  • Building Customer Loyalty 💖
  • Follow-up 🔄
  • Sales Persuasiveness 💼
  • Managing Work Effectively 🗂️
  • Adaptability 🌐
  • Clear Communication 🗣️

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. 😊

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Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome qualified applicants regardless of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates.