Sales Administrative Assistant at Sysco

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Sysco Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Distribution, SalesIndustries

Requirements

  • High School education required. Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. business administration) or equivalent educational level preferred
  • 1-2 years' related administrative experience providing support to an executive-level supervisor (2 years preferred)
  • Working knowledge of Sysco Sales processes, organization and product categories preferred
  • Strong computer skills with intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access
  • Able to type a minimum of 50-wpm accurately
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Capable of communicating effectively with all levels of employees and management
  • Remain poised, professional and diplomatic under pressure
  • Ability to be detail-oriented and balance multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work activities
  • Analyze and disseminate forms
  • Manage work time efficiently
  • Follow procedures and policies
  • Identify and solve problems
  • Retain a file system to include alphabetical, numerical, and chronological filing activities
  • Can add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
  • Proofread and make appropriate spelling and grammar corrections to documents written in English
  • Provide enthusiasm and creativity in problem-solving, along with flexibility and a desire to learn
  • Handle confidential information with integrity and discretion

Responsibilities

  • Support Customer Engagement efforts by enabling the sales organization to provide Sysco customers with expanded service channel options (e.g. Sales Coordinator, Sysco Market, and Sysco Mobile)
  • Compose and prepare correspondence, reports, and documents using Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
  • Responsible for Vice President of Sales e-mail
  • Make travel arrangements as required for all sales personnel, through appropriate travel agency and book hotel rooms as required
  • Authorize payroll deductions for hotel rooms per the policy
  • Assist in preparation of food shows and sales meetings
  • Respond to solicitations for company donations
  • Screen phone calls for the Vice President of Sales and takes messages
  • Maintain files
  • Retain local information within Customer Relationship Management (CRM) (Sysco 360)
  • Research information on the CRT or PC as required
  • Generate copy and distribute promotional reports
  • Order supplies for the Sales Department
  • Schedule room arrangements, set-up and/or attend District Sales Manager (DSM) meetings, sales meetings, food shows, etc. as required
  • Collect, prepare and distribute Point-of-Sales (POS) material and flyers
  • Run pre-formatted Business Objects tracking, commission, etc reports
  • Create and maintain promotional tracking spreadsheets
  • Support other areas of the company as business needs dictate, i.e. reception desk, supply orders, administrative functions, etc

Skills

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Access
CRM
Sysco 360
Business Objects
Customer Relationship Management

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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