Customer Service Representative III at Sysco

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Sysco Logo
$47,395 – $70,940Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Distribution, SalesIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2+ years prior foodservice sales coordination or customer support experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Problem-solving proficiency: resourcefulness in finding solutions and managing challenges
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Resilience in handling changing priorities or unexpected situations
  • Ability to sit and work at a PC for extended periods
  • Basic computer skills, including proficiency in common office applications
  • Proactive in contributing to personal growth and organizational success

Responsibilities

  • Handling simple requests and administrative job duties such as key pick-up requests, transportation and routing regarding delivery questions
  • Processing will-call orders and providing customers with invoice copies
  • Processing credit requests and maintaining call lists and order edit reports
  • Supporting new customer onboarding
  • Answering general incoming phone calls and addressing concerns and needs by communicating regularly with customers, interdepartmental staff, and sales colleagues
  • Fully trained and onboarded with expert product knowledge and system fluency, beginning to influence interdepartmental collaboration and support new colleague training
  • Key contributor to Sales Consultant vacation coverage and all duties for seamless customer support in their absence
  • Training new colleagues
  • Specific account ownership responsibilities for impactful customer experience, including growth and retention, and engaging heavily with sales colleagues
  • Specific account territory management responsibilities to create an impactful customer experience, sales growth, and retention of the customer’s business
  • Partnering with multiple departments such as merchandising and operations regarding specific customer territory
  • Performing other duties as directed by management

Skills

Customer Service
Sales Support
Problem Solving
Communication
Order Processing
Invoice Management
Credit Requests
Customer Onboarding
Phone Support
Administrative Duties
Transportation Coordination
Delivery Routing

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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