Culinary Sales Specialist: Strategic Food Solutions

Sysco Corp.

New Jersey

On-site

USD 96,000 - 145,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Sysco Metro New York, LLC is seeking a Culinary Specialist to drive profitable sales growth by showcasing culinary innovation and category management. You will represent Sysco at industry events, lead team-based selling, and train staff while maintaining a high level of customer experience.

The role includes supervising kitchen staff, managing the test kitchen and culinary center, coordinating with chefs and sales teams, and leveraging data analytics to identify opportunities and optimize

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years executive chef experience in the foodservice industry.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent culinary degree preferred; 3+ years of foodservice sales experience welcome.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute targeted culinary strategies to grow sales and achieve regional goals.
Coordinate with Director of Business Resources and leverage data for opportunities and reviews.
Collaborate with sales teams to identify customer challenges and provide solutions to grow business.
Use Salesforce (CRM) to track activities, opportunities, and progress toward targets.
Support internal/external culinary events, shows, catering, and training sessions.
Manage test kitchen operations, sanitation, and cost controls within budget.