Customer Service at Sysco

Dallas, Texas, United States

Sysco Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Distribution, SalesIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • One (1) year minimum experience in sales and/or customer service position preferred
  • Specialty food, specialty business, and/or culinary experience preferred
  • Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Strong numeric and alpha-numeric data entry skills
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner both verbally and in writing
  • Attention to detail, accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency
  • Pursues knowledge, education, training, and development opportunities
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and analyze written information including general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of sales techniques, marketing principles, products, company, industry, and other related areas
  • Reliable and timely attendance

Responsibilities

  • Identify customer and department needs and satisfy them effectively
  • Maintain and develop assigned customer base
  • Maintain working knowledge of all products and categories to drive penetration of existing accounts
  • Cross-train and foster solid working relationships within department and with other departments
  • Input orders into computer system
  • Sell all major product categories via telephone and other media through presentation of new products, services, ideas, uses, and applications to meet sales and profit objectives
  • Create and maintain necessary company and customer files
  • Manage daily tasks and reports related to order processing, shipments, deliveries, customer needs, and others as assigned
  • Support company sales and gross profit projections and goals as needed
  • Adhere to operational procedures
  • Attend meetings as scheduled
  • Work with sales team
  • Advance education and knowledge of products, company, and industry through assigned and self-directed internal courses, meetings, and other resources
  • Attend department sales meetings and participate in other activities as requested
  • Work different days, hours, and overtime occasionally as needed
  • Adhere to all applicable GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), personal hygiene, and SQF (Safe Quality Food) policies and procedures
  • Perform other duties as required

Skills

Customer Service
Sales
Product Knowledge
Order Processing
Telephone Sales
Customer Relations
Market Penetration
Reports Management
Computer Systems
Cross-Training

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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