Sales Representative ( Fort Smith, AR)

sysco; Arkansas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Cell phone provided

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) with automatic matching

Sales rewards program

Job summary

Sysco Arkansas is seeking an outside sales professional to promote our foodservice products and services across the US-AR Fort Smith territory. You will build relationships with new and existing accounts and work toward sales and profit goals, with some non-traditional hours as needed.

Responsibilities include developing new business, qualifying prospects, advising on product solutions, and coordinating deliveries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3 years outside sales/restaurant management experience.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance with required limits.
• Ability to read, write, speak English.
• Pass employment testing and sign Sysco Covenants Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth.
• 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 based on business needs and goals.
• Provide product information and training to customer personnel.
• Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and meetings; coordinate deliveries.

Skills

Sales Ability / Persuasiveness

Communication

Building Trust

Follow-up

Adaptability

Education

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

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

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company: US0029 Sysco Arkansas (Division of USA II)

Sales Territory: US-AR-Fort Smith

Zip Code: 72209

Travel Percentage: Up to 75%

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

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 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

BENEFITS INFORMATION

For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facili