Sales Consultant Trainee

Sysco Canada Inc.; Regina; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Canada Inc. is seeking an entry-level Sales Consultant Trainee to learn Sysco's sales processes, develop a customer base within an assigned territory, and support experienced sales professionals.

Responsibilities include prospecting, presenting products, negotiating within guidelines, processing orders, and using CRM to maintain records. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant experience and have 0-2+ years of experience with strong communication and organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant experience.
• 0-2+ years of experience.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

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 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 to support customer needs.
• Maintain accurate sales records and reports using CRM and other sales tools.

Skills

Rapport building

Sales basics

Time management

Learning agility

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years experience in lieu

Tools

CRM

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.

Purpose

The Sales Consultant Trainee (SC-T) is an entry-level sales position focused on developing foundational sales skills and building a customer base within an assigned territory. The SC-T 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).