Sales Representative

Sales Representative

Job Summary of Sales Representative:

Join Sysco’s World Class Sales Team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in promoting the Sysco’s products and services, building strong relationships with new and existing accounts, and achieving sales and profit goals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities of Sales Representative:

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth within assigned territory.
• Seek and qualify prospects following Sysco account stratification goals.
• Research customer business needs and recommend products and services to meet those needs.
• Stay informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors’ products, prices, and sales.
• Provide product information and training to customer personnel.
• Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and Sysco meetings.
• Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary.
• Manage deliveries and troubleshoot any problems during the order process.
• Participate in Sysco functions, promotions, and customer events.
• Attend general sales and district meetings.
• Engage in ongoing training sessions.
• Assist with the training of new employees.
• Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining records, and filing reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience of Sales Representative:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related discipline OR High School Diploma / GED and 3 years of Restaurant Management, B2B, or outside sales experience.
• Bi-Lingual; experience in Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, or as a Chef.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; current automobile insurance.
• Must submit to pre-employment testing (Drug Screen, Background Check) and sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement. Must reside or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the territory.
• Basic PC skills, proficiency with MS Office, ability to read, write, and speak English.

Benefits of Sales Representative:

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and promotional incentive opportunities.
• Car allowance and cell phone provided.
• Career pathing opportunities for both entry-level and experienced individuals.
• Specialized sales training and opportunities for individual and team-based selling.
• Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition.
• Robust benefits package, including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with automatic matching.

About Sysco:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution, operating approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serving more than 700,000 customer locations. At Sysco, we offer our colleagues opportunities for personal and professional growth, the chance to contribute to a dynamic organization, and a commitment to serving others in a manner that exceeds expectations. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to driving excellence in the foodservice industry