Sales Consultant

Sysco; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking an outside sales representative in Alexandria, Virginia, responsible for promoting products and building customer relationships. The role involves managing existing accounts and prospecting for new ones.

Ideal candidates will have a High School degree, 2+ years of relevant sales experience, and proficiency in Excel and communication skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of sales, and/or chef/restaurant management experience.
• 1 year of outside foodservice sales experience preferred.
• Restaurant management / chef experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing existing customer base and visiting weekly.
• Prospecting/opening new accounts to meet company objectives.
• Building pricing and order-guides.
• Collecting past due balances.
• Attending sales meetings and trainings.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Good communication skills

Detail-oriented

Working knowledge of Salesforce

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This is an outside sales position responsible for promoting the company's products and services and for building relationships with new and existing accounts. The main focus is to help Freshpoint customers succeed while achieving sales and profit goals established by the company. This position may require working some non-traditional hours (evening, weekends, and holidays) to successfully meet customers' needs.

WORK TERRITORY

The work territory of this position is Washington, DC and Northern Virginia, specifically Arlington, Alexandria, and Eastern Washington, DC. You must live no further than 30 miles from the territory or be willing to relocate at your own expense (relocation assistance is not available for this position).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing existing customer base. Visit weekly, provide marketing flyers, menu ideas and market updates.
• Prospecting/opening new accounts to meet company objectives and CMP goals.
• Pricing and order-guide building.
• Collecting past due balances.
• Attend all sales meetings and trainings.
• Maintain a great working relationship with customer service department and operational teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• High School degree or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years of sales, and/or chef/restaurant management experience, and/or related (Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality; or Culinary Arts) degree.
• 1 year of outside foodservice sales experience preferred.
• Restaurant management / chef experience preferred.

SKILLS

• Proficient in Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, and some knowledge of Salesforce a plus.
• Working knowledge of warehouse distribution, a plus.
• Good communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY

• Profitability of a customer.
• Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):
• Customer credits and pricing.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affi­ority Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.