Foodservice Outside Sales Consultant — Training & Rewards

Sysco Corp.; Florida; 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 match

Sales rewards and recognition

Job summary

Sysco Corp. in Florida is seeking an experienced Sales Professional to promote products and build relationships with new and existing accounts. The role may require non-traditional hours to meet customers’ needs and offers a clear career path in a purpose-driven organization.

You will develop new business, research customer needs, and coordinate product solutions while working with credit and delivery teams to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED with 3 years Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience, or equivalent relatable experience including completion of the Sysco Sales Internship.
• Bi-Lingual preferred.
• Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, Chef Experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
• Current automobile insurance with required liability limits.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth within territory.
• Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals.
• Research customer business needs and develop a mix of products and service 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 value-added service.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining sales records, processing credits, and preparing quotes and menu suggestions.

Skills

MS Office

Basic PC skills

English proficiency

Education

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

HSD/GED with 3 years Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience

Job description

Sysco Corp. in Florida is seeking an experienced Sales Professional to promote products and build relationships with new and existing accounts. The role may require non-traditional hours to meet customers’ needs and offers a clear career path in a purpose-driven organization.

You will develop new business, research customer needs, and coordinate product solutions while working with credit and delivery teams to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time service.