Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $51,000.00 - $85,300.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
competitive base salary
bonus
Promotional incentive opportunities
Car allowance or mileage reimbursement
Cell phone provided
Employee stock purchase plan
401(k) with automatic matching
Job Description
Sysco Central Alabama, Inc. is a prominent division of Sysco Corporation, which stands as the global leader in foodservice distribution. Sysco operates an extensive network with over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet exceeding 13,000 vehicles, managing approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide. This vast operational scope allows Sysco to serve more than 700,000 customer locations, ranging from restaurants and hotels to healthcare and educational institutions. The company is known for its commitment to providing high-quality food products and exceptional service, ensuring customers receive tailored solutions that meet their unique needs. Sysco not only focuses on business growth but also emphasizes the... 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
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Current automobile insurance with required liability limits
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 3 years restaurant management or outside sales experience
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office
- Ability to read, write and speak English
Job Qualifications
- 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
- Restaurant management, Foodservice outside sales, Chef experience preferred
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Current automobile insurance with required liability limits
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Strong competencies in building trust, building customer loyalty, follow-up, sales ability, persuasiveness, managing work, adaptability, and communication
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 services 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
- 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
- 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 as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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