Inside Sales Consultant

Sysco Canada Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Canada Inc. is seeking an Inside Sales Consultant to promote our products and services within a defined territory. You will build strong customer relationships, qualify leads, and work toward sales and profit goals while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role may require non-traditional hours and travel to customer sites, conventions, and meetings. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, excellent English communication, and proven sales and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Proficient in English (read, write, speak).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and sales abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and qualify leads per account stratification goals.
• Research customer needs and tailor product solutions.
• Evaluate market trends and recommend products.
• Stay informed about market conditions and competitors.
• Answer inquiries on products, pricing, availability, and usage.
• Drive to customer accounts, conventions, and meetings.
• Review and analyze sales reports and data.
• Assist training of new employees.
• Manage deliveries and order issues.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Sales skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant experience

Job description

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.

Purpose

This Inside Sales Consultant position focuses on promoting Sysco's products and services, building customer relationships, and achieving sales and profit goals within an assigned territory. This role may require working non-traditional hours to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and qualify leads based on company account stratification goals.
• Research customer needs and develop tailored product and service solutions.
• Evaluate market trends and recommend relevant products.
• Stay informed about market conditions, product innovations, and competitors.
• Answer customer inquiries about products, pricing, availability, and usage.
• Provide product information and training to customer personnel.
• Drive to customer accounts, conventions, and meetings.
• Manage accounts receivable, working with the credit department.
• Manage deliveries and troubleshoot order issues.
• Participate in company functions, promotions, and customer events.
• Attend sales and district meetings.
• Engage in ongoing training.
• Assist with training new employees.
• Review and analyze sales reports and data.

Skills

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust and customer loyalty.
• Sales ability and persuasiveness.
• Strong work management and organizational skills.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree