Meat & Seafood Sales Specialist

Sysco Corp.; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. seeks a sales professional in the United States territory who will execute a sales plan for Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG), aiming to maximize sales profitability, growth and account penetration.

The role focuses on promoting and selling products, presenting to customers, and selecting the best solutions for their needs. You will establish relationships, visit customers in person, take orders with GP/Stop goals, and coordinate with inside sales to ensure timely processing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of meat and seafood category; restaurant/culinary background preferred.
• Strong consultative sales ability to secure orders from existing and new customers.
• Self-motivated with good time management and accountability.
• Excellent customer relations skills and a sense of urgency to meet customer needs.
• Basic computer skills; proficient with MS Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective customers to generate new business for SSMG products and services.
• Make in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers.
• Take customer orders with SSMG goals in mind: sales and GP/Stop maximization.
• Coordinate input of orders with inside sales partners; ensure timely processing.
• Respond promptly to customer problems and needs; maintain open communication.
• Monitor stock availability, shortages, and transportation issues; implement quick solutions.
• Review daily/weekly sales and margin reports to identify improvement opportunities.
• Stay informed on product applications, market conditions, competition, and distributors in the market.
• Attend SSMG training and customer events; participate in sales meetings with Sysco leaders.
• Build relationships with accounts payable contacts; coordinate with AR managers.

Skills

Meat & seafood knowledge

Consultative sales

Self-motivation & time management

Customer relations

MS Outlook

Education

High School diploma

4-year degree in culinary arts, business, marketing, agriculture/animal science or related studies

Job description

Sysco Corp. seeks a sales professional in the United States territory who will execute a sales plan for Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG), aiming to maximize sales profitability, growth and account penetration.

The role focuses on promoting and selling products, presenting to customers, and selecting the best solutions for their needs. You will establish relationships, visit customers in person, take orders with GP/Stop goals, and coordinate with inside sales to ensure timely processing.