Meat & Seafood Territory Sales Specialist

Sysco Corp.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) seeks a sales professional to drive growth in the assigned territory by promoting products, developing key accounts, and maximizing profitability. The role involves presenting to customers, securing orders, and collaborating with inside sales to ensure timely order processing.

The candidate will monitor stock, respond to customer needs, and stay informed on market conditions and competitive actions, while participating in SSMG training and events.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of meat and seafood category or culinary background with ability to learn quickly.
• Consultative sales capability and relationship-building.
• Self-motivated with strong time management and sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with current and prospective customers in the assigned territory to generate new business.
• Make in-person visits and presentations to customers.
• Take customer orders with goals to maximize sales and gross profit.
• Coordinate with inside sales on order input and communication.
• Address customer problems quickly and effectively.
• Monitor stock levels and transportation issues and implement solutions.
• Analyze sales and margin reports for improvement opportunities.
• Stay informed on product applications, market conditions, and competitive activity.
• Participate in training and customer events conducted by the group.

Skills

Meat & seafood knowledge

Consultative selling

Customer relations

Time management

Self-motivated

MS Outlook

Education

High School diploma

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

Tools

MS Outlook

Job description

Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) seeks a sales professional to drive growth in the assigned territory by promoting products, developing key accounts, and maximizing profitability. The role involves presenting to customers, securing orders, and collaborating with inside sales to ensure timely order processing.

The candidate will monitor stock, respond to customer needs, and stay informed on market conditions and competitive actions, while participating in SSMG training and events.