Business Development Specialist at Sysco

Miami, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Distribution, ProduceIndustries

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent (Associates degree preferred)
  • Five years of produce experience required
  • Working knowledge of a distribution warehouse preferred
  • Good Communicator
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • AS400 experience preferred
  • Organized
  • Independent-minded and a strategic thinker
  • Currently authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

  • Work independently to research and approach new target customers and customer types in line with company goals and sales strategies
  • Work with merchandising or value-added departments to bring in or create new items to market
  • Create marketing materials to focus on those items
  • Introduce new items to customers and suggestively sell promotional items
  • Ride-alongs with Mas to assist in closing new accounts, getting better penetration into current accounts, and show new items to new and current accounts
  • Follow up on all items from those visits either solo or with the MA (marketing associate)
  • Promote programs and customer support through outside functions such as food shows and farm markets
  • Maintain a good working relationship with all sales, Value added, and operational departments
  • Facilitate inter-departmental communication to solve problems and satisfy customer’s needs
  • Attend all sales meetings as required

Skills

Business Development
Sales Strategies
Customer Retention
Marketing Materials
Microsoft Office
Word
Produce Industry
Distribution Warehouse
Communication

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.
Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.
Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.
The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.
Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.
The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.
Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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