Sales Representative

Sysco; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Cell phone provided

Competitive base salary

Robust benefits package

Promotional incentive opportunities

Specialized sales training

Job summary

Sysco in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking an experienced Sales Representative to join their team. This role focuses on developing business relationships and promoting Sysco's products while achieving sales and profit goals. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience in restaurant management or sales.

The position offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, a car allowance, and a robust benefits package, along with specialized training to support both new and experienced sales professionals.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in restaurant management or outside sales.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Current automobile insurance with specified liability limits.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth.
• Provide product information and training to customer personnel.
• Manage deliveries according to the routing schedule.

Skills

Sales ability

Communication

Building trust

Customer loyalty

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, sales, marketing, hospitality, culinary arts or related discipline

HSD/GED and 3 years restaurant management or B2B sales experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sales Representative

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.

Why you should join our sales team:

• 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 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.
• 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 including completion of the Sysco sales internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi-Lingual
• Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, chef experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Valid driver's license with a "clean" driving record (including no multiple DUIs within the last 2 years)

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

• Submit to pre-employment testing (drug screen, background check).
• 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

Affirmative Action Statement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative 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.