Outside Foodservice Sales Pro – Ohio Territory Growth

FHLB Des Moines; Aurora (OH); Hybrid; USD 4,200 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance & mileage reimbursement

Cell phone provided

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Sysco Cleveland, Inc. is seeking an experienced sales professional for outside sales in the Ohio Aurora area, building relationships with new and existing accounts and driving sales and profit goals.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, willingness to travel up to 25%, non-traditional hours, and strong communication skills; a valid driver’s license and MS Office proficiency are also required.

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.
• Bi-Lingual 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 the following limits of liability.
• Pass employment testing.
• Must sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement.
• Reside or willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of territory.
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to read, write, speak English.
• Competencies: Building Trust, Building Customer Loyalty, Follow-up Sales, Ability / Persuasiveness, Managing Work, Adaptability, Communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth within the territory.
• Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals.
• Research customer business needs and develop a mix of products and services to meet needs.
• Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.
• Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and meetings.
• Manage deliveries to the routing schedule and troubleshoot order issues.
• Engage in ongoing training and participate in district meetings.

Skills

English proficiency

Relationship building

Persuasive selling

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or HSD/GED + 3 years sales/restaurant management experience

Tools

MS Office

Basic PC skills

Valid driver's license

Auto insurance coverage

Job description

Sysco Cleveland, Inc. is seeking an experienced sales professional for outside sales in the Ohio Aurora area, building relationships with new and existing accounts and driving sales and profit goals.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, willingness to travel up to 25%, non-traditional hours, and strong communication skills; a valid driver’s license and MS Office proficiency are also required.