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US-SC-Charleston

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Job ID R170857 Date posted 09/26/2024

Employment Type Full time

Company name US1166 FreshPoint Charlotte, Division of FreshPoint North Carolina, Inc.

Compensation 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

Requirements Responsible for activities associated with a product or product line at all stages of its lifecycle, including: • Gathering user requirements and designing product or developing enhancements, including technical design services, when appropriate • Product packaging, sample and prototype development • Researching and developing strategies to maximize product/brand appeal to target customers • Monitoring product performance and directing product and/or marketing adjustments • Channel marketing activities, including trade, channel, and category management • Digital/internet marketing activities, including e-commerce, search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing, web content curation/marketing, etc. • Direct marketing activities, via telephone, email, digital and/or mobile communications •Technical marketing activities, including those required for medical and high tech products

Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Sales Consultant is responsible for growing market share in the designated markets. Responsible for satisfying customer needs and meeting management objectives. Must maintain and grow customer base by penetrating existing accounts and opening new accounts. Develop a close working relationship with customers and all internal company departments. The Sales Consultant is responsible for growing market share in the designated markets. Responsible for satisfying customer needs and meeting management objectives. Must maintain and grow customer base by penetrating existing accounts and opening new accounts. Develop a close working relationship with customers and all internal company departments

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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