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Sales Consultant
Washington D.C., District of Columbia; Alexandria, Virginia; Arlington, Virginia; Northern View Estates, Virginia
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 75%
- Washington D.C., DC, Alexandria, VA, Arlington, Arlington County, VA, Northern View Estates, VA
Sales Consultant
US-DC-Washington; US-VA-Alexandria; US-VA-Arlington; US-VA-Northern
Employment Type Full time
Company name US1601 Coastal Sunbelt Produce, LLCCompensation Range The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors
Job Profile Summary This is an outside sales position responsible for promoting the company's products and services and for building relationships with new and existing accounts. The main focus is to help Sysco customers succeed while achieving sales and profit goals established by the company. This position may require working some non-traditional hours (evening, weekends, and holidays) to successfully meet customers' needs.
Description
JOB SUMMARY
This is an outside sales position responsible for promoting the company's products and services and for building relationships with new and existing accounts. The main focus is to help Freshpoint customers succeed while achieving sales and profit goals established by the company. This position may require working some non-traditional hours (evening, weekends, and holidays) to successfully meet customers' needs.
The work territory of this position is Washington, DC and Northern Virginia, specifically Arlington, Alexandria, and Eastern Washington, DC. You must live no further than 30 miles from the territory or be willing to relocate at your own expense (relocation assistance is not available for this position).
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing existing customer base. Visit weekly, provide marketing flyers, menu ideas and market updates.
- Prospecting/opening new accounts to meet company objectives and CMP goals.
- Pricing and order-guide building
- Collecting past due balances
- Attend all sales meetings and trainings
- Maintain a great working relationship with customer service department and operational teams.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High School degree or equivalent
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of sales, and/or chef/restaurant management experience, and/or related (Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality; or Culinary Arts) degree.
- 1 year of outside foodservice sales experience preferred
- Restaurant management / chef experience preferred
Skills
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, and some knowledge of Salesforce a plus
- Working knowledge of warehouse distribution, a plus
- Good communication skills
- Detail-oriented
Decision Making Authority
- Profitability of a customer
- Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):
- Customer credits and pricing
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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
Hear From Our People
Our people are the fuel that powers Sysco. Explore colleague stories of growth and development with the company and in their own lives.
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Erin H.
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What Jason learned in the military translated well into this workforce and he’s proud to be here at Sysco. “You learn leadership… you learn persistence, you learn the never quit attitude.”
Jason Bramlett
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Sysco exceeded Keah’s expectations “From the in-depth and hands on training, to the daily support I receive from my immediate team and leadership team.”
Keah Gonzalez
Benefits
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Competitive base salary, bonus, plus promotional incentive opportunities
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Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA) and cell phone provided
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Career pathing opportunities for both entry level, and experienced individuals
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Specialized sales training
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Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition
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401(k) with automatic matching
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Comprehensive healthcare benefits
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