Territory Foodservice Sales Pro – Growth & Perks

Sysco Corp.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC in Texas is seeking an experienced outside sales professional, restaurant manager, culinary manager, or chef to join our world-class sales team.

You will build relationships with new and existing accounts, promote Sysco products, and work flexible hours to meet customer needs. A driver’s license and willingness to relocate to the territory are required; bilingual candidates are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related field, or 3 years Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience.
• Preferred Bi-Lingual capability and restaurant/foodservice sales background.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record and ability to travel in territory.
• Willingness to relocate to the territory and participate in ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and drive profitable sales growth.
• Research customer needs and tailor a mix of Sysco products and services.
• Evaluate market trends and advise customers on product innovations.
• Provide product information and training to customer personnel.
• Coordinate with credit and deliveries to meet order requirements and routing.

Skills

Bi-Lingual

Restaurant Management

Foodservice Outside Sales

Chef Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field with 3 years experience

Tools

MS Office

Basic PC Skills

Job description

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 ORHSD/GED and 3 years Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience, orequivalent 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