Sales Consultant

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Responsibilities

• Articulate anddemonstratethe Sysco value proposition to engage and onboard new customers to Sysco products, services, and promotions using consultative selling methods

• Responsible for Strategic Account Planning, developing new business, growing account portfolio, andretainingcustomer accounts to achieve profitable sales growth within assigned territory

• Evaluate customer business needs and analyze market trends to develop customer centric product and service solutions

• Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided

• Leverage Sales technology and business resources to provide end to end sales consultative services

• Credit and Accounts Receivables management

• Utilizes PMT & Deal Manager to support territory and market share growth

• Oversight to pricing management and strategy for the territory

• Track activities and results, collaborate on opportunities, and champion the team selling process through use of Salesforce (Sysco’s CRM tool)

• Maybe required to work non-traditional hours, while also providing a level of individual autonomy to support and successfully meet customer needs

• Complies withSysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.

• Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spillsimmediatelyto theirSupervisor.

• Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues andiswilling to speak out when hazards are present.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements (About you)

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in sales

• Completion of post-secondary education or equivalent experience; CPSA designation is preferred

• Proven ability to cultivate relationships and grow sales

• Strong financial and business acumen and ability toproperly planand execute business plans

• Demonstrated skillsin the area ofconsultative selling,networkingand negotiations

• Business and restaurant operations acumen to manage sophisticated customers

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and influence a variety of key stakeholders

• Ability to express information in terms of profit and loss, foodcostand expense ratio

• Strong communicationskills; ability to effectively communicate with internal and external teams

• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to execute multiple initiatives at the same time

• Ability to learn the use of proprietary CRM tools for planning and forecasting sales growth

• Ability to understand and manage compliance to contracts

• Solid analytical problem-solving skills, including familiarity with analyzing reports and deriving insights from data

• Proactive, self-directed, with the ability to structure a weekly schedule to be successful

• Proficient in Microsoft Applications Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Validdriver’s license in good standing with access to a vehicle isrequired.

OUR VALUES

• Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another
• Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions
• Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

OUR COMMITMENT

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity.

Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy

• Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Optional Insurance
• Parental Leave Plan
• Company Pension Plan
• Group RRSP & TFSA
• Employee and Family Assistance
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Maple Virtual Care
• Unlimited on-line learning
• Sysco product discounts
• Preferred vendor discounts
• Colleague Resource Groups

(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.

This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.

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