Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $51,000.00 - $85,300.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
competitive base salary
bonus
Promotional incentive opportunities
Car allowance
Cell phone
Employee stock purchase plan
401(k) with automatic matching
Job Description
Sysco Central Alabama, Inc. is a leading distributor in the foodservice industry and part of Sysco Corporation, the global leader in foodservice distribution. With an expansive network that includes more than 71,000 colleagues, a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, and approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide, Sysco serves more than 700,000 customer locations. This establishes the company as a dominant force in delivering high-quality food products and superior services to various customer segments including restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, and hospitality sectors. The company prides itself on offering opportunities for personal and professional growth, fostering a dynamic work environment where employees... Show More
Job Requirements
- 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
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, sales, marketing, hospitality, culinary arts or related discipline or high school diploma/GED and 3 years restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience or equivalent relatable experience
- Bi-lingual preferred
- Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, chef experience preferred
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record including no multiple DUIs in the last 2 years
- Current automobile insurance with required liability limits
Job Duties
- 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 develop 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
- manage deliveries to routing schedule and troubleshoot problems during the order process
- Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits, and events
- Attend and participate in sales and district meetings
- Engage in ongoing training sessions
- Assist with training 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 pickup requests, preparing sales quotes and menu suggestions, and filing reports
- Other duties may be assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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