Strategic Territory Sales Consultant — Meat & Seafood

Jobtome; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) is seeking a results-oriented sales professional to grow and protect a defined territory. You will promote, sell, and secure orders from current and prospective customers through a relationship-based approach, focusing on profitability and customer satisfaction.

In-person visits, order coordination with inside sales, and timely problem-solving are essential to success. The role requires a deep meat/seafood product knowledge, consultative selling skills, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Preferred: 4-year degree in culinary arts, business, marketing, agriculture/animal science or related studies.
• 2-year prior food service and/or sales background strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers in the assigned territory.
• Make in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers.
• Take customer orders with sales and GP/Stop maximization in mind.
• Coordinate orders with inside sales partners and update relevant files.
• Respond promptly to customer problems and needs.
• Review stock levels and transport issues; implement quick solutions.
• Analyze daily/weekly sales and margin reports for improvement opportunities.
• Stay informed on product applications, market conditions and competitors.
• Participate in training and customer events hosted by the group.

Skills

Meat & seafood expertise

Consultative selling

Time management

Customer relations

MS Outlook proficiency

Education

High School diploma

4-year degree (culinary arts, business, marketing, agriculture/animal science or related)

Tools

MS Outlook

Job description

Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) is seeking a results-oriented sales professional to grow and protect a defined territory. You will promote, sell, and secure orders from current and prospective customers through a relationship-based approach, focusing on profitability and customer satisfaction.

In-person visits, order coordination with inside sales, and timely problem-solving are essential to success. The role requires a deep meat/seafood product knowledge, consultative selling skills, and