Field Sales Trainee: Grow Accounts & Drive Growth

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc is seeking an outside sales professional to promote our products and services and build relationships with new and existing accounts. This role requires working non-traditional hours to meet customer needs and achieving sales and profit goals.

You will develop new business, qualify prospects, and tailor a mix of products to customer needs while staying informed about market trends and competitors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, sales, marketing, hospitality, or culinary arts.
• 6 months of sales or chef/restaurant management experience required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth and objectives within the 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 those 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.
• 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.

Skills

Basic PC skills

MS Outlook

English (spoken/written)

Education

GED

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

Job description

Sysco Northeast Rdc is seeking an outside sales professional to promote our products and services and build relationships with new and existing accounts. This role requires working non-traditional hours to meet customer needs and achieving sales and profit goals.

You will develop new business, qualify prospects, and tailor a mix of products to customer needs while staying informed about market trends and competitors.