Sales Consultant- Cape Breton

Sysco; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Pension plan

RRSP/TFSA

Stock purchase plan

Learning & development

Product discounts

Job summary

Sysco is seeking an outside sales professional in Halifax to promote products, build customer relationships, and achieve sales goals within a defined territory. The role requires traveling to customer accounts and often working non-traditional hours to meet client needs.

The position emphasizes research, solution development, and ongoing training, with a focus on delivering value and maintaining strong customer partnerships across accounts.

Qualifications

• English reading/writing/speaking required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Relationship building

Follow-up

Sales ability

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years related experience

Job description

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.

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%

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 another

Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Here’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

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