Sales consultant
Company: Sysco
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: September 26, 2024
Job Description:
Company: US0164 Sysco Gulf Coast, Inc.Zip Code:36340Minimum
Years of Experience:0-1 YearsEmployment Type:Full TimeTravel
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 factorsAre
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 matchingJOB SUMMARYThis 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.QUALIFICATIONSRequired
Education/ExperienceBachelor'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
QualificationsBi-LingualRestaurant Management, Foodservice Outside
Sales, Chef Experience preferredCertificates, Licenses, and
RegistrationsValid driver's license with a "clean" driving record
(including no multiple DUIs within the last 2 years)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 requiredRequirement
- Submit to pre-employment testing (Drug Screen, Background
Check).
- 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
- CommunicationBENEFITS INFORMATION:For information on Sysco s
Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.comOVERVIEW: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.
Keywords: Sysco, Tallahassee , Sales consultant, Professions , Tallahassee, Florida
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