Sales Representative

FHLB Des Moines; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus opportunities

Cell phone provided

401(k) with automatic matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Chicago is seeking an outside sales professional to promote products and services while building relationships with new and existing accounts. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field or 3 years of relevant sales experience. The role requires strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office. Competitive compensation, bonuses, and a robust benefits package offered, including career growth opportunities and specialized sales training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related discipline.
• 3 years of Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience.
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage existing accounts.
• Research customer business needs to provide suitable products.
• Evaluate market trends and recommend products.
• Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts.
• Perform administrative duties related to sales.

Skills

Building Trust

Building Customer Loyalty

Follow-up

Sales Ability / Persuasiveness

Managing Work

Adaptability

Communication

Education

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

HSD/GED and 3 years of relevant experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

* 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.* 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.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.* Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.* Ability to read, write, speak English.* Building Trust* Building Customer Loyalty* Follow-up* Sales Ability / Persuasiveness* Managing Work* Adaptability* Communication