Sales Consultant I

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking an outside sales professional in the Vancouver area to promote Sysco's products and services, build client relationships, and achieve territory goals.

You will prospect leads, tailor solutions, and stay ahead of market trends while coordinating with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and timely deliveries.

This role requires driving to accounts 25-50% of the time and may involve non-traditional hours to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or 4 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of outside sales experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to accounts.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and qualify leads based on account stratification goals.
• Research customer needs and develop tailored product/ 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

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer relationship building

Follow-up skills

Sales aptitude

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent 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%