Sales Consultant

Responsibilities

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth
• Research customer business needs and develop a mix of products and services to meet those needs
• Evaluate market trends and recommend products to customers based on their specific goals
• Provide product information, practical training, and demonstrations to customer personnel
• Manage deliveries and troubleshoot order process issues such as out-of-stock or special order items
• Perform administrative duties including preparing sales budgets, reports, quotes, and maintaining sales records
• Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and company meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 3 years of Restaurant Management, B2B, or outside sales experience
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic PC skills
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi-lingual skills
• Experience in Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, or as a Chef

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and promotional incentive opportunities
• Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA) and cell phone provided
• 401(k) with automatic matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Specialized sales training and clear career pathing opportunities

About the Company

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.