Outside Sales Pro - Foodservice Growth (Indy)

Sysco Corp.; Illinois; On-site; USD 49,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking an outside sales professional for the US1630 Greco Illinois (Bellissimo Distribution, LLC) territory. The role focuses on promoting products and services, building relationships with new and existing accounts, and meeting sales and profit goals in the assigned territory.

The position may require non-traditional hours and driving to various customer locations. A high school diploma or GED is required, with a Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields preferred.
• Experience in sales or foodservice sales is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth and objectives within assigned territory.
• Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals.
• Research customer business needs and develop a mix of products and service to meet needs.
• Evaluate market trends and recommend products to customers, based on business needs and goals.
• Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors’ products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided.
• 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.

Skills

Basic PC skills

MS Outlook

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, or Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Outlook

Job description

Sysco is seeking an outside sales professional for the US1630 Greco Illinois (Bellissimo Distribution, LLC) territory. The role focuses on promoting products and services, building relationships with new and existing accounts, and meeting sales and profit goals in the assigned territory.

The position may require non-traditional hours and driving to various customer locations. A high school diploma or GED is required, with a Bachelor's degree preferred.