Sales Trainee

Sysco Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Sales Trainee in the United States to promote products, build relationships, and drive profitable growth. The role may require evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet customer needs, with travel up to 25%. High school diploma or GED is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Prior sales or restaurant management experience is advantageous. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Qualifications

• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Outlook.
• Ability to read, write, speak English.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business.
• Research customer needs and present a mix of products and services.
• Provide product information and training to customers.
• Drive to customer accounts and attend meetings as required.

Skills

MS Outlook

PC skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Job description

## Sales TraineeApply: Greco Missouri: Full time: Posted 9 Days Ago: R269564**Company:**US1577 Tocco Frozen Foods (Bellissimo Distribution, LLC)**Sales Territory:**None**Zip Code:**63301**Travel Percentage:**Up to 25%**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**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 focus is to help Greco customers succeed while achieving sales and profit goals established by the company. This position often requires working non-traditional hours (evening, weekends, and holidays) to successfully meet customers' needs. An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Duties and 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. **Education Required:**High school diploma or general education degree (GED) **Education Preferred:**Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, or Culinary Arts preferred **Experience Required:**6 months of sales, and/or chef/restaurant management experience **Experience Preferred:**1 year of outside foodservice sales experience preferred **Licensees/Certification Required:*** 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 **Skills and Abilities:*** Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Outlook.* Ability to read, write, speak English. **Physical Demands:**Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. * Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.* Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.**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 facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.**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.