Mandarin Sales Consultant

Pasadena, TX, USA|Remote

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

competitive salary

bonus

Car allowance

Cell phone provided

specialized sales training

Employee stock purchase plan

401(k) with automatic matching

Job Description

Sysco is a global leader in selling, marketing, and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare, and educational facilities. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Sysco provides excellent career opportunities in various sectors of the foodservice industry. The company is well known for its purpose-driven culture that supports local communities and its employees by maintaining strong ethical standards and fostering an inclusive work environment. Sysco’s extensive network and innovative solutions make it a preferred partner for customers looking to enhance their culinary operations and business growth.

The Sales Professional role at Sysco is designed for experienced individuals seeking to develop their careers within a world-class sales team. This position offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for restaurant managers, culinary managers, chefs, and experienced sales professionals who want to utilize their skills in a thriving business environment. The role focuses on promoting Sysco's products and services by building and maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing accounts. The successful candidate will contribute to the success of Sysco customers by helping them meet their business goals, while achieving sales and profit objectives set by the company. The sales position may involve working outside of traditional hours, such as evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet customer demands effectively.

The role includes a competitive base salary alongside bonuses and promotional incentives. Employees enjoy benefits such as a car allowance or mileage reimbursement, a company-provided cell phone, and access to specialized sales training programs. A clear career progression path is available for both entry-level and experienced candidates, ensuring sustained personal and professional development within the organization. Being part of Sysco means joining a purpose-driven company that values trust, integrity, and community impact. The sales team participates in individual and team-based selling and gains insights into various ethnic market segments. Furthermore, employees are recognized for their achievements through monthly and annual awards, as well as supported with a comprehensive benefits package including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and a 401(k) with automatic matching.

Job Requirements

Pass employment testing
Must sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement
Reside or willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the territory
Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office
Ability to read, write, speak English

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, sales, marketing, hospitality, culinary arts or related discipline OR high school diploma/GED with 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience or equivalent relatable experience including completion of the Sysco Sales Internship
Bi-lingual preferred
Experience in restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or as a chef preferred
Valid driver's license with company insurability standards
Current automobile insurance meeting liability requirements

Job Duties

Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth
Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals
Research customer business needs and develop product and service mixes to meet those needs
Evaluate market trends and recommend products to customers based on business goals
Stay informed on market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' offerings and share information with customers
Answer customer questions about products, prices, availability, and use
Provide product information and training to customer personnel
Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and meetings
Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary and coordinate with credit department
Manage deliveries according to company routing schedules and troubleshoot order process issues
Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits, and events
Attend sales and district meetings and engage in ongoing training sessions
Assist with training new employees
Review and analyze sales reports and customer data
Perform administrative duties including preparing sales budgets, maintaining records, processing credits and requests
Perform other duties as assigned