Foodservice Outside Sales Pro – Ohio (Car Allowance)

Sysco; Ohio; On-site; USD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Cleveland, Inc. is seeking an experienced Sales Representative to build and manage customer accounts within US-OH Akron/Youngstown territory. The role focuses on expanding new business, retaining existing customers, and meeting sales and profit goals.

You will travel up to 25% and may work non-traditional hours to serve customers, with a base salary, bonus potential and promotional incentives as part of Sysco’s sales team.

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.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth.
• Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals.
• Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.
• Evaluate market trends and recommend products to customers based on business needs.
• Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers.
• 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.
• Manage deliveries to the routing schedule; troubleshoot issues in order processing.
• Attend and participate in general sales and district meetings; ongoing training.
• Review and analyze daily and weekly reports; prepare sales quotes and menu suggestions.

Skills

Building Trust

Building Customer Loyalty

Follow-up

Sales Persuasion

Managing Work

Adaptability

Communication

Education

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

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

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sysco Cleveland, Inc. is seeking an experienced Sales Representative to build and manage customer accounts within US-OH Akron/Youngstown territory. The role focuses on expanding new business, retaining existing customers, and meeting sales and profit goals.

You will travel up to 25% and may work non-traditional hours to serve customers, with a base salary, bonus potential and promotional incentives as part of Sysco’s sales team.