Sales Representative
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCentral Reformed Church, Fulton Street East, Heritage Hill Historic District, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49503, United States
About the Team
Sysco's World Class Sales Team is a purpose-driven organization dedicated to supporting communities and associates while helping customers succeed. We foster a culture of individual and team-based selling, offering specialized training and opportunities to learn across different ethnic segments. Our team is committed to providing value-added services by staying informed on market trends, product innovations, and competitor insights.
About the Role
This outside sales position is based in the Grand Rapids, MI territory. You will be responsible for promoting the company's products and services, building relationships with new and existing accounts, and driving profitable sales growth. The role requires a strategic approach to developing new business, penetrating existing accounts, and minimizing lost business.
You will act as a trusted advisor to customers, researching their business needs to develop tailored mixes of products and services. This involves evaluating market trends, recommending products, and providing practical training to customer personnel. Success in this role may require working non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet customer needs.
A significant portion of your day will involve driving your personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and company meetings. You will also manage deliveries according to the routing schedule, troubleshoot order process issues, and handle accounts receivable in collaboration with the credit department. Additionally, you will participate in company functions, promotions, and ongoing training sessions, while assisting in the training of new employees as requested.
Hiring Process
Candidates must be located within the sales territory. The application process includes passing employment testing and signing the Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement. We look for individuals who reside in or are willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the territory.
Equal Opportunity
Sysco is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Central Reformed Church, Fulton Street East, Heritage Hill Historic District, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49503, United States
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth
- check_circleEvaluate market trends and recommend products based on customer business goals
- check_circleProvide product information and practical training to customer personnel
- check_circleManage deliveries to routing schedules and troubleshoot order process problems
- check_circleReview and analyze daily reports including sales data and gross profit margins
- check_circleCollect accounts receivable and manage credit terms with clients
- check_circleResearch customer business needs and develop product and service mixes to meet those needs
- check_circlePrepare sales budgets, quotes, menu suggestions, and maintain sales records
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor'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
- verifiedValid driver's license
- verifiedCurrent automobile insurance with specified liability limits
- verifiedPass employment testing
- verifiedSign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement
- verifiedReside or willing to relocate to Grand Rapids, MI
- verifiedBasic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office
- verifiedAbility to read, write, speak English
Nice to Have
Bi-lingual skills. Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, or Chef Experience.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleCar allowance and mileage reimbursement for candidates in CAcheck_circleCell phone providedcheck_circleEmployee Stock Purchase Plancheck_circle401(k) with automatic matching
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: B2B, Outside Sales, Restaurant Management, Chef Experience, Bi-Lingual, MS Office, Valid Driver's License.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline; High School Diploma or GED with 3 years of relevant experience.
Frequently asked questions about Sales Representative at Sysco
What does a Sales Representative at Sysco do?expand_more
In this Sales Representative at Sysco role, you will develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth; evaluate market trends and recommend products based on customer business goals; provide product information and practical training to customer personnel; and manage deliveries to routing schedules and troubleshoot order process problems.
What are the requirements for this Sales Representative role?expand_more
Sysco is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 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; Valid driver's license; Current automobile insurance with specified liability limits; Pass employment testing; Sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement; and Reside or willing to relocate to Grand Rapids, MI.
Where is the Sales Representative role at Sysco located?expand_more
Sales Representative at Sysco is based in Central Reformed Church, Fulton Street East, Heritage Hill Historic District, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49503, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Sales Representative job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Sysco has listed this Sales Representative role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Sales Representative role?expand_more
Sales Representative at Sysco typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
What skills do you need for the Sales Representative role at Sysco?expand_more
Key skills for Sales Representative at Sysco include B2B; Outside Sales; Restaurant Management; Chef Experience; Bi-Lingual; MS Office; and Valid Driver's License.
What education is required for Sales Representative at Sysco?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline; and High School Diploma or GED with 3 years of relevant experience.
What category does the Sales Representative role belong to?expand_more
Sales Representative at Sysco is part of the sales job category on Recrutus.