Sales Consultant II

Sysco; Somerville (MA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Career pathing

Community support

Sales training

Team selling

Ethnic segments learning

Sales rewards

ESPP & 401(k)

Résumé du poste

Sysco is seeking an experienced outside sales professional to promote products and services and build relationships with new and existing accounts in the Somerville area. The role focuses on helping customers succeed while meeting sales and profit goals, with occasional non-traditional hours.

You will develop new business, qualify prospects, and tailor product mixes to client needs while staying informed about market trends and competitors. A valid driver’s license and insurability are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED with 3 years Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience
• 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 specified limits of liability: Bodily injury - $100,000 each person and $300,000 each accident; property damage - $100,000 is required

Responsabilités

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth and special objectives within assigned 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.
• 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.
• Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and client; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms.
• Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order process (for example, out of stock items, special order items, low inventory, etc.).
• Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits, and customer events.
• Attend and participate in general sales and district meetings.
• Engage in ongoing training sessions.
• Assist with the training of new employees as requested.
• Review and analyze daily and weekly reports such as special-order requests, customer bid files, and sales/gross profit margin data.
• Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining sales records, processing credits, and pick-up requests, preparing sales quotes and menu suggestions, and filing reports.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Connaissances

Sales

Account management

Negotiation

Communication

English proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Why you should join our Sales Team:

Are you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and explore all the benefits and perks.

• Competitive base salary, bonus, plus promotional incentive opportunities

• Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA) and cell phone provided

• Career pathing opportunities for both entry level, and experienced individuals

• Opportunity to be part of a purpose driven organization that supports communities and associates

• Specialized sales training

• Individual as well as team-based selling

• Opportunity to learn different ethnic segments

• Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition

• Robust benefits package including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, & 401(k) with automatic matching

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 Sysco 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth and special objectives within assigned territory.

• Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals.

• Research customer business needs and develops 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.

• Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and client; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms.

• Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order process (for example, out of stock items, special order items, low inventory, etc.).

• Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits, and customer events.

• Attend and participate in general sales and district meetings.

• Engage in ongoing training sessions.

• Assist with the training of new employees as requested.

• Review and analyze daily and weekly reports such as special-order requests, customer bid files, and sales/gross profit margin data.

• Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining sales records, processing credits, and pick-up requests, preparing sales quotes and menu suggestions, and filing reports.

• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education/Experience

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi-Lingual

• Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, Chef Experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards.

• Current automobile insurance with the following limits of liability: Bodily injury - $100,000 each person and $300,000 each accident; property damage - $100,000 is required

Requirement

• Pass employment testing

• Must sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement.

• Reside or willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of territory.

Professional Skills

• 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