Category Growth Specialist, Protein

Sysco Corp.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave plan

Company pension plan

RRSP & TFSA

Job summary

Sysco Corp. is hiring a Category Growth Specialist, Protein for our Calgary operations. This role focuses on driving market growth through strategic planning, analytics, and effective contract negotiation, leveraging Salesforce and a team-selling approach.

The Senior Analyst component emphasizes building strong customer relationships, onboarding new accounts, and transitioning them to the sales force. 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of experience in growth, sales, or related role.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to discuss P&L and cost metrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage a robust sales pipeline and proposals, prioritizing opportunities and developing strategy for local contracts.
• Lead new business acquisition efforts by coordinating with cross-functional teams and addressing client needs.
• Monitor sales objectives and market trends to enhance Sysco's competitive advantage.
• Foster relationships with prospects and manage onboarding, transitioning accounts to the sales force.

Skills

Financial acumen

Business planning

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

## Category Growth Specialist, ProteinApply: Sysco Calgary: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 25, 2026 (20 days left to apply): R274483**JOB DESCRIPTION****Purpose** The Category Growth Specialist, Protein drives Sysco's market position and financial growth by acquiring new business through strategic planning, advanced analytics, and effective contract negotiation. This role utilizes Sysco's Salesforce platform, employs a team-selling approach, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive solutions for prospects. The Senior Analyst builds strong customer relationships and manages the onboarding process, transitioning new accounts to the sales force.**Responsibilities*** Manage Sales Pipeline & Proposals: Manage a robust sales pipeline, prioritize opportunities, and develop creative sales plans to capitalize on multi-segment opportunities. Coordinate the proposal process for local contracts, addressing client needs and objectives.* Drive New Business Acquisition: Lead new business acquisition efforts, leveraging cross-functional teams to address prospect concerns, build trust, and shorten sales cycles. Collaborate with the sales team to expand business development efforts and secure key accounts.* Monitor Performance & Market Trends: Review sales objectives and results for target accounts, developing action plans for improvement. Gather information on emerging market and foodservice industry trends to enhance Sysco's competitive advantage.* Customer Onboarding & Relationship Management: Foster relationships with prospects and manage the onboarding process, transitioning new accounts to the sales force. Maintain accurate prospect data within Sysco's Salesforce platform.**Skills*** Ability to express information in terms of profit and loss, food cost, and expense ratios.* Strong financial acumen and business planning skills.* Adaptability and openness to new ideas and change.* Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills.**Certifications****Education** Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree**Experience** 5+ years of experience**Physical Demands*** Standard office environment physical requirements.**Travel Requirements** 0-25%Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.**COMPANY OVERVIEW**Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one anotherOur Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutionsOur Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chainHere’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups(\\*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.