Inside Sales Consultant

Sysco; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking an outside sales professional in Kelowna to promote our products and services within a defined territory. You will build customer relationships, analyze market trends, and tailor solutions to customer needs, while meeting sales and profit goals.

The role involves driving to customer accounts, attending meetings and events, and providing training and support to customers and new staff. A valid driver's license and 2+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years of experience in outside sales or related field.
• Travel 25%-50% to territory accounts.
• Requires driving to customer accounts.

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

English proficiency

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Follow-up skills

Sales ability

Persuasion

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related experience

Job description

Purpose

This outside sales 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.
• Effective follow-up skills.
• Sales ability and persuasiveness.
• Strong work management and organizational skills.

Certifications

Education

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

Experience

2+ years of experience

Physical Demands

Requires driving to customer accounts.

Travel Requirements

25%-50%