Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $48,900.00 - $85,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
competitive salary
bonus
Promotional incentives
Car allowance
Mileage reimbursement
Company cell phone
Career pathing opportunities
Sales training
Monthly sales rewards
Annual sales recognition
Employee stock purchase plan
401(k) with automatic matching
Job Description
Sysco West Texas, a division of the globally renowned Sysco Corporation, is a leading foodservice distribution company operating in the Amarillo, Texas area. Sysco is recognized worldwide for its extensive distribution network, innovative solutions, and dedication to customer satisfaction. With a workforce of over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet exceeding 13,000 vehicles, Sysco services more than 700,000 customer locations through approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide. Sysco West Texas embodies the company's commitment to excellence by providing exceptional products and services to the foodservice industry in the region. The company focuses on supporting its associates through robust career development opportunities, comprehensive... Show More
Job Requirements
- Submit to pre-employment testing (drug screen, background check)
- Must sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement
- Reside or be willing to relocate to geographical vicinity of territory
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Current automobile insurance with required liability limits
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline or high school diploma/GED and 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 chef experience preferred
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Current automobile insurance meeting 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, minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth and special objectives
- Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals
- Research customer business needs and develop a mix of products and services to meet those 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 and prices, sharing 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 clients
- Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department and troubleshoot order process problems
- 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 including preparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining sales records, processing credits and pickup requests, preparing sales quotes and menu suggestions, and filing reports
- Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)