Sales Consultant I

Sysco (old); Victoria; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking an outside sales professional to promote our products and services within an assigned territory in Victoria, Canada. You will build strong customer relationships, qualify leads, and tailor solutions to meet client needs while meeting sales and profit goals.

Responsibilities include researching market trends, providing product information, managing orders and deliveries, and collaborating with credit for accounts receivable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years of external sales experience in a customer-focused role.
• Ability to travel 25-50% as required.

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.
• Answer customer inquiries about products, pricing, availability, and usage.
• Drive to customer accounts, conventions, and meetings.
• Manage accounts receivable, working with the credit department.
• Attend sales and district meetings and participate in training.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer relationships

Follow-up skills

Sales ability

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

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.PurposeThis 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.ResponsibilitiesProspect 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.SkillsAbility 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.CertificationsEducationBachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degreeExperience2+ years of experiencePhysical DemandsRequires driving to customer accounts.Travel Requirements25%-50%