Sales Consultant Trainee

Sysco; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

RRSP & TFSA

Stock purchase plan

Employee assistance

Unlimited online learning

Product discounts

Job summary

Sysco Canada is seeking an entry-level Sales Consultant Trainee to develop foundational sales skills and grow a customer base within an assigned territory. You will work closely with experienced Consultants to learn Sysco’s sales processes, product offerings, and customer service standards.

You will prospect for opportunities, present solutions, build relationships, manage proposals, and use CRM to track progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of related experience.
• Strong relationship-building and basic negotiation skills.
• Willing to learn Sysco’s sales processes and product offerings.
• Ability to drive and manage multiple accounts.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new business opportunities and generate leads.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers.
• Present Sysco products and services and provide solutions.
• Prepare sales proposals and presentations.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts within guidelines.
• Process orders and ensure accurate delivery.
• Provide excellent service and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support customer needs.
• Maintain sales records using CRM and tools.
• Participate in meetings and training programs.

Skills

Relationship building

Basic sales & negotiation

Organization & time management

Fast learner

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years related experience

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose

The Sales Consultant Trainee is an entry-level sales position focused on developing foundational sales skills and building a customer base within an assigned territory. The Sales Consultant Trainee works closely with experienced Sales Consultants and other team members to learn Sysco’s sales processes, product offerings, and customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new business opportunities and generate leads.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers.
• Present Sysco’s products and services to customers, addressing their needs and providing solutions.
• Prepare sales proposals and presentations.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts within established guidelines.
• Process customer orders and ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve customer issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., operations, credit, marketing) to support customer needs.
• Maintain accurate sales records and reports using CRM and other sales tools.
• Participate in sales meetings, training programs, and other development activities.

Skills

• Ability to build rapport and establish customer relationships.
• Basic sales and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

Education

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

Experience

0-2+ years of experience

Physical Demands

Requires frequent driving, standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs).

Travel Requirements

0-25%

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

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

This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.

This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.