Field Sales Pro – Foodservice/Culinary Solutions (Car Allowance)

Sysco Corp.; Rushville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance / mileage reimbursement

Cell phone provided

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) with automatic matching

Job summary

Sysco Corp. seeks an experienced outside sales professional to promote products, build relationships with new and existing accounts, and drive sales across assigned territory in Illinois. You may work non-traditional hours to meet customers’ needs.

The role offers competitive base pay, bonus opportunities, and a robust benefits package including ESPP and 401(k) matching. Travel to customer sites and flexible career paths are part of the opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED and 3 years Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience, or equivalent relatable experience including completion of the Sysco Sales Internship.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth and special objectives within assigned territory.
• Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals.
• Research customer business needs and develop a mix of products and services to meet needs.
• Evaluate market trends and recommend products to customers, based on business needs and goals.
• Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided.
• Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product use.
• Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.
• Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, company meetings, etc.
• Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and client; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms.
• Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot problems during order process.
• Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits, and customer events.
• Attend and participate in general sales and district meetings.
• Engage in ongoing training sessions.
• Assist with training of new employees as requested.
• Review and analyze daily and weekly reports such as special-order requests, customer bid files, and sales/gross profit margin data.

Skills

Basic PC skills

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline

HSD/GED with 3 years Restaurant Management or outside sales experience

Job description

Sysco Corp. seeks an experienced outside sales professional to promote products, build relationships with new and existing accounts, and drive sales across assigned territory in Illinois. You may work non-traditional hours to meet customers’ needs.

The role offers competitive base pay, bonus opportunities, and a robust benefits package including ESPP and 401(k) matching. Travel to customer sites and flexible career paths are part of the opportunity.