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
Stay informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales
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
Manage deliveries to the routing schedule and troubleshoot order process issues
Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits, and customer events
Attend and participate in general sales and district meetings and 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 including preparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining sales records, processing credits and pick-up requests, preparing sales quotes and menu suggestions
Requirements
Bachelor'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
Bi-Lingual in Mandarin (preferred)
Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, Chef Experience (preferred)
Valid driver's license with a "clean" driving record (including no multiple DUIs within the last 2 years)
Current automobile insurance with limits: Bodily injury - $100,000 each person and $300,000 each accident; property damage - $100,000
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
Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office
Ability to read, write, speak English
Ability to work non-traditional hours (evening, weekends, and holidays) as needed
Benefits
Competitive base salary, bonus, plus promotional incentive opportunities
Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA)
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 matching
May be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan
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