Sales Representative

Sysco; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Representative to join their World Class Sales Team. This role focuses on promoting products and building strong relationships with customers in Richmond, VA. You will have the opportunity to develop new business and help clients succeed while achieving sales goals. With competitive salaries, a robust benefits package, and specialized training, this position offers career pathing opportunities for both entry-level and experienced individuals. Join a purpose-driven organization that values community support and employee development.

Benefits

Car allowance

Cell phone provided

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) with automatic matching

Specialized sales training

Monthly and annual sales rewards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in sales or hospitality.
• 3+ years in restaurant management or B2B sales preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage existing accounts to achieve sales growth.
• Provide product information and training to customers.
• Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts and manage deliveries.

Skills

Sales Ability / Persuasiveness

Building Customer Loyalty

Communication

Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office

Adaptability

Education

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

HSD/GED with 3 years Restaurant Management or B2B sales experience

Job description

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Territory for this opportunity is Richmond, VA.

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 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 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
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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