Sales Representative

Sysco • Bethesda, MD • 1d ago

Are 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 matching

JOB SUMMARY

This 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education/Experience

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Bi-Lingual

Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, Chef Experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Valid 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 required

Requirement

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

Communication

LI-VS2

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.

Sysco

Go to Apply

Share this job

Similar Jobs

Senior Specialist, Marketing

Cardinal Health • Washington, DC • 11h ago

Sales & Marketing

The Marketing Specialist provides essential support for the execution and coordination of marketing activities across both Business-to-Business (B2B) and Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) channels. Reporting to the B2B Marketing...

11h ago

Go to Apply

Marketing Specialist

Stanley Martin Homes • Reston, VA • 1d ago

Sales & Marketing

At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe our team makes the difference in everything we do. That's why we live by our four values: Our Team Makes the Difference Succeed with knowledgeable, driven, and dedicated people working...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Sales Representative

Sysco • Rockville, MD • 1d ago

Sales & Marketing

1d ago

Go to Apply

Sales Representative

Sysco • Gaithersburg, MD • 1d ago

Sales & Marketing

1d ago

Go to Apply

Business Development Director NAVSEA

General Dynamics Information Technology • Falls Church, VA • 1d ago

Sales & Marketing

Req ID: RQ201642 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Business Development Skills: Business Development,Business Relationships,Business...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Strategic Planning & Operations Director, Global Oncology Marketing

Amgen • Washington, DC • 2d ago

Sales & Marketing

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission-to serve patients living with serious illnesses-drives all that we do. Since 1...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Strategic Planning & Operations Director, Global Oncology Marketing

Amgen • Washington, DC • 2d ago

Sales & Marketing

2d ago

Go to Apply

Salesforce QA Tester

Deloitte • Washington, DC • 3d ago

Sales & Marketing

Our Deloitte Customer team empowers organizations to build deeper relationships with customers through innovative strategies, advanced analytics, Generative AI, transformative technologies, and creative design. We can en...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Data Scientist, Reputation Marketing and Insights

Amazon • Arlington, VA • 3d ago

Sales & Marketing

Description The CCR Reputational Marketing & Insights (RMI) Data Scientist will be responsible for developing innovative measurement solutions to optimize a robust paid marketing program spanning paid digital, social...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Partner Marketing Specialist

Broadcom • Washington, DC • 4d ago

Sales & Marketing

Please Note: If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account) If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you app...

4d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.