Sales Representative

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth within the Brainerd Lakes territory
• Research customer business needs and suggest appropriate products, services, and solutions
• Evaluate market trends and recommend products to customers based on their specific goals
• Provide product information, practical training, and demonstrations to customer personnel
• Manage customer accounts by answering questions regarding pricing, availability, and product use
• Drive personal vehicle to visit customer accounts, conventions, and company meetings
• Perform administrative duties including preparing sales budgets, reports, and maintaining sales records
• Coordinate with the transportation department to manage deliveries and troubleshoot order issues

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or a related discipline OR HSD/GED with 3 years of relevant 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 reside or relocate to the geographical vicinity of the territory

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

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

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.