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Manager, Contract Sales and New Business Development

Houston, Texas

Overview

Your sales career is ready for more. That’s exactly what you will find on the Sysco sales team. In an environment built around collaboration and support, you’ll help feed people everywhere while making your mark with the world’s leader in food distribution. Want to take your career to the next level? Dig in.

  • Full time
  • Travel: Up to 25%
  • Houston, TX
  • $97,400.00 - $146,200.00

Manager, Contract Sales and New Business Development

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Job ID R259095 Date posted 07/20/2026

Employment Type Full time

Company name US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Compensation $97,400.00 - $146,200.00

Compensation Range The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

Job Profile Summary Manage the expansive scope, schedule, budget, and quality of the Finance Technology applications. Drive delivery within the team to anticipate and address change requests, issues management, risk management, and status reporting. Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones, adhering to deadlines, and allocating resources. Facilitate effective decisions when presented multiple options for how to progress with the project. Manage a medium to large number of dependencies across project tasks. Responsible for the sequencing and delivery targets defined for the project.

Description

This position can be based (remote/ work from home) anywhere in the U.S. and will include limited travel up to 10%.

Position Summary:

Manage the expansive scope, schedule, budget, and quality of the Finance Technology applications.  Drive delivery within the team to anticipate and address change requests, issues management, risk management, and status reporting. Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones, adhering to deadlines, and allocating resources. Facilitate effective decisions when presented multiple options for how to progress with the project. Manage a medium to large number of dependencies across project tasks.  Responsible for the sequencing and delivery targets defined for the project.

Essential Functions:

  • Act as liaison between the Business and Sysco Technology.
  • Own all aspects of projects, to deliver approved business functionality to Sysco.
  • Define and lead project scope, approach, assumptions, dependencies, risk, and budget.
  • Partner with all stakeholders and dependent projects to develop detailed project schedules. Drive and run meetings with key stakeholders.
  • Lead and execute approved projects through the lifecycle, including change requests, issue management, risk management, and status reporting.
  • Research cost-effective alternatives to enhance cost efficiency while delivering quality results.
  • Manages remediation of risks and issues. Evaluates project impact of requests for scope change.
  • Develop and deliver presentations.
  • Apply proven techniques and methodologies to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Drives communications between stakeholders of dependent projects and with Sysco management.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and / or Experience:

  • Minimum of 5+ years' sales experience in a business-to-business professional sales environment, and 3 or more years’ with a proven track record of new business development or equivalent experience

  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent educational level

  • High school diploma or equivalent required

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in finance applications supporting general ledger, accounts receivable or accounts payable.
  • Subject matter expert in one of four functional areas, production, warehouse, merchandising or finance.
  • Experience in structured frameworks, methodologies and operating models in area of expertise. (Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies preferred)
  • Experience influencing, presenting to or facilitating group collaboration of all sizes and management levels.
  • Ability to effectively communicate to various levels of management.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Functional level experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet.
  • Demonstrated understanding of project financials and measure of performance.
  • Experience presenting to or facilitating group training of all sizes and management levels.

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.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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Success Profile

We are seeking a Sales team member demonstrates the following qualities.

  • Ambitious
  • Collaborative
  • Flexible
  • Self Starter
  • Results Driven
  • Trustworthy

Why Sysco Sales?

For one, the team behind you is unbeatable. We’re set up to help you thrive in every way. You’ll also represent the leading global brand, earn great benefits, and have real room to grow. Every day, you will pave the way for a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

Career Path

There are many ways to grow your career with Sysco. Here is an example.

  • Sales Consultant
  • District Sales Manager
  • Local Sales Director
  • Region VP Sales

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary, bonus, plus promotional incentive opportunities

  • Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA) and cell phone provided

  • Career pathing opportunities for both entry level, and experienced individuals

  • Specialized sales training

  • Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition

  • 401(k) with automatic matching

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits

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