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Sales Representative

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $47,200.00 - $78,600.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive salary
bonus
Car allowance
Cell phone
Career pathing opportunities
Sales rewards and recognition
Employee stock purchase plan
401(k) with automatic matching

Job Description

Sysco Corporation is a global leader in selling, marketing, and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, hospitality businesses, and other foodservice operators. With a rich history of commitment to product excellence, customer service, and community support, Sysco is renowned for its comprehensive range of quality food products and services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its customers. Headquartered in the United States, Sysco operates extensive logistics and supply chain networks that ensure timely delivery and optimal service throughout its territories, including Danbury, CT.

The company prides itself on fostering a purpose-driven culture that encourages career growth, continuous learning, and teamwork. Employees benefit from specialized training, coaching, and leadership development initiatives that contribute to both professional advancement and personal growth. Sysco's sales teams enjoy robust benefits packages, competitive compensation, and various incentives designed to reward performance and dedication.

The role being offered is an Outside Sales position based in the Danbury, CT territory, aimed at experienced Sales Professionals, Restaurant Managers, Culinary Managers, or Chefs seeking career development opportunities in a dynamic and rewarding environment. This position focuses on promoting Sysco’s products and services to new and existing accounts while building lasting relationships that help customers succeed. The ideal candidate will be involved in driving profitable sales growth by developing new business, penetrating existing accounts, and reducing lost business. A deep understanding of market trends, product innovations, and competitor analysis is crucial in order to propose tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each customer.

The role requires a proactive, customer-oriented mindset to research customer needs, provide product knowledge and training, and deliver excellent service that establishes trust and loyalty. Given the nature of the business, the position may involve working non-traditional hours such as evenings, weekends, and holidays to effectively meet customer demands. Responsibilities also include routine administrative tasks such as preparing sales budgets and reports, managing deliveries, resolving order issues, and engaging in company events and training programs.

Sysco offers a competitive base salary coupled with bonus and promotional incentives, a car allowance or mileage reimbursement (for candidates in California), and provision of a company cell phone. The company also emphasizes career pathing opportunities for entry-level as well as experienced candidates, ensuring continual professional advancement. Working at Sysco means being part of a supportive community that values teamwork and individual achievement, with monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition programs.

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and a 401(k) retirement plan with automatic matching. This is a tremendous opportunity for sales professionals passionate about the foodservice industry to join a world-class sales team and contribute to a market-leading organization dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Job Requirements

  • Pass employment testing
  • 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 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 preferred
  • Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, chef experience preferred
  • Valid driver's license with insurable driving record
  • Current automobile insurance meeting company standards

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
  • 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 the routing schedule and troubleshoot order problems
  • Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits, and 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 sales and profit reports
  • perform administrative duties like preparing sales budgets, maintaining sales records, processing credits, preparing sales quotes and menu suggestions
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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