Sales Consultant

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth within the assigned territory
• Research customer business needs and suggest appropriate products, services, and solutions
• Conduct face-to-face and remote sales, including product demonstrations and sales presentations
• Evaluate market trends and competitor activity to provide value-added services to customers
• Manage customer accounts by answering questions regarding pricing, availability, and product use
• Coordinate with the transportation department to manage deliveries and troubleshoot order issues
• Perform administrative duties including preparing sales budgets, maintaining records, and processing credits
• Drive personal vehicle to visit customer accounts, conventions, and company meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or a related discipline OR HSD/GED with 3 years of Restaurant Management, B2B, or outside sales experience
• Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards
• Current automobile insurance with required liability limits
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic PC skills
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet customer needs

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and promotional incentive opportunities
• Car allowance and cell phone provided
• 401(k) with automatic matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Specialized sales training and 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.