Sales

Sysco GB; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or allowance

Pension + life assurance

Discounted staff sales on Sysco

Cashback/discount platform

Volunteering hours

Job summary

Sysco GB is launching its Sales Graduate Programme in the UK, offering hands-on experience across the sales operation, rotations with account managers, and exposure to senior leaders. You will learn how to engage customers, assess needs, and deliver tailored foodservice solutions, all while developing professional skills in a fast-paced team.

You will participate in structured learning, mentorship, and networking opportunities, with a clear path toward leadership roles and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Three key placements rotating across sales teams and customer types.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in Sales and in foodservice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support live accounts and gradually take on responsibility as confidence grows.
• Engage with customers, understand needs, and tailor solutions to deliver value.
• Build strong customer relationships and contribute to sales growth through data-driven insight.

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above)

Job description

Задачи:

Sales Graduate Programme Location: South East, With travel across region including Bicester, Reading, Hemel, Aylesford, Ashford locations Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Start Date: 20th September 2027

Welcome to the Sysco GB Sales Graduate Programme! At Sysco, food is at the centre of everything we do. As a global leader in foodservice wholesale distribution we operate with over 76,000 colleagues across 10 countries worldwide. Driven by our purpose to connect the world to share food and care for one another, we’re proud to supply the expertise, products and partnerships that power every corner of the industry - from independent high street cafes to large‑scale corporate customers, and from hospitals and schools to pubs, restaurants and fine dining establishments across the UK. Our Sales Graduate Programme is your opportunity to be at the forefront of those relationships. You’ll play a key role in helping our customers succeed, driving growth through insight‑led selling, and building long‑term partnerships in a fast‑paced, commercially driven environment. This is where you start building a career that brings exceptional food, service and support to the communities we serve. From day one, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across our sales operation, working closely with experienced sales professionals and account managers. You’ll engage directly with customers of all sizes - understanding their needs, recommending the right solutions, and helping them get the most from their relationship with Sysco. This is a role for confident communicators who enjoy building trust, having honest conversations and influencing decisions that deliver value for both the customer and the business. We’re looking for ambitious, curious graduates who enjoy working with people, solving problems, and using data and insight to shape conversations. If you’re motivated by targets, energised by collaboration, and excited to take ownership of your impact, you’ll thrive here. Your journey starts here – let’s make it extraordinary.

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Программа

The Sysco GB Graduate Programme is designed to give you a dynamic and inspiring start to your career. You’ll gain hands on experience, take part in structured learning, and receive personalised mentorship to help you transition into the workplace and develop the skills and confidence needed to grow as a future leader. Through key business rotations, you’ll work on real projects, collaborate with a variety of teams, and gain valuable exposure to senior leaders. You can expect... A structured learning and development plan to build both your technical and professional capabilities Mentorship from experienced professionals who will support, guide, and challenge you throughout the programme Business placements that give you the experience and exposure to build your skills within Sales Networking opportunities with graduates, colleagues, and industry partners to help you grow your professional network Continued professional development including workshops, training sessions, and access to learning resources to accelerate your growth Exposure to senior leaders providing valuable insights and helping you build your profile across the organisation Clear opportunities for career progression and continued development opportunities post programme

Требования:

As part of the Sysco Sales Graduate Programme, you’ll begin your journey with a comprehensive introduction to Sysco GB, our Sales function, and the teams we collaborate with across the business. This foundation will help you understand how we serve our customers, how different sales teams operate, and how our commercial decisions come together to support both local high street customers and large‑scale corporate accounts. You’ll complete three key placements, rotating around different sales teams and customer types. Each placement is designed to give you hands‑on exposure to the breadth of our sales operation - from local field sales and account management to strategic customer teams. You’ll work with experienced sales professionals, supporting live accounts and gradually taking on responsibility as your confidence grows. Throughout your placements, you’ll get to grips with core sales skills, understand the needs of different customer segments, and learn how we tailor our approach to deliver value in a competitive market. Specialise and Deepen Your Impact You’ll then have the opportunity to specialise in one sales area that aligns with your strengths, interests and future career ambitions. This is where you’ll really deepen your skills and experience, taking on greater ownership and responsibility as you work towards your post graduate role within the business. You’ll continue to build strong customer relationships, contribute to sales growth, and develop the commercial insight needed to succeed in a fast‑paced environment - all with the support of your manager, mentors and the wider graduate network. Core sales and account management skills Building and maintaining customer relationships Understanding customer needs and delivering tailored solutions Managing a portfolio and balancing competing priorities Commercial conversations, negotiation and influencing Communication, presentations and stakeholder management Using data and insight to identify opportunities and drive growth You’ll also be supported through structured training, on‑the‑job learning and ongoing development designed to build your confidence and capability as a sales professional. This is your chance to make a real impact, learn from experienced sales leaders, and kick‑start your career towards becoming a sales professional with your own ledger and the opportunity to increase your earnings through a generous bonus scheme.

Key Information:

• 39hrs a week, Monday – Friday
• Additional travel required includes graduate workshops, Sales or business events
• A company car or allowance will be provided – candidates must hold UK driving licence
• A minimum of a 2:2 or above Bachelors degree (or equivalent)
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in Sales
• UK Driving licence
• Genuine passion for food
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Initiative and a growth mindset

Условия:

Competitive salary and benefits package

• Company car or allowance
• Supported Sales training
• Pension + life assurance
• Heavily discounted staff sales on Sysco products
• Cashback/discount platform
• Volunteering hours

Культура и разнообразие:

At Sysco everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco and we recognise that Sysco can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.