Meat & Seafood Sales Specialist

Buckhead & Newport Meat and Seafood; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) in Philadelphia seeks a detail‑oriented sales professional to execute a defined sales plan and maximize profitability in the assigned territory. You will cultivate relationships, present products, secure orders from current and prospective customers, and guide them to the best solutions.

Ideal candidates have a background in meat/seafood sales, strong consultative skills, and the ability to manage time and relationships with a sense of urgency.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; 4-year degree preferred in relevant fields.
• 2-year food service and/or sales background strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with current and prospective customers in the assigned territory 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.
• Respond promptly to customer issues and needs.
• Monitor stock levels and shipping issues and implement solutions quickly.
• Review sales and margin reports for improvement opportunities.
• Stay informed about product applications, market conditions, and competitors.

Skills

Meat & seafood expertise

Consultative sales

Time management

Customer relationship building

MS Outlook

Pricing awareness

Education

High School diploma

4-year degree (culinary arts, business, marketing, agriculture/animal science)

Tools

MS Office/Outlook

Job description

Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) in Philadelphia seeks a detail‑oriented sales professional to execute a defined sales plan and maximize profitability in the assigned territory. You will cultivate relationships, present products, secure orders from current and prospective customers, and guide them to the best solutions.

Ideal candidates have a background in meat/seafood sales, strong consultative skills, and the ability to manage time and relationships with a sense of urgency.