Sales Consultant at Sysco

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sysco Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Foodservice, DistributionIndustries

Requirements

  • 2 years or more of sales experience required
  • Completion of post-secondary education or equivalent experience
  • CPSA designation is preferred
  • Professional salesperson with proven ability to cultivate relationships and grow sales
  • Strong financial acumen and ability to properly plan and execute business plans
  • Demonstrated skills in the area of consultative selling, networking and negotiations
  • Business and restaurant operations acumen to manage sophisticated customers
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and influence a variety of key stakeholders
  • Ability to express information in terms of profit and loss, food cost and expense ratio
  • Strong communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with internal and external teams
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to execute multiple initiatives at the same time
  • Ability to learn the use of proprietary CRM tools for planning and forecasting sales growth
  • Solid analytical problem-solving skills, including familiarity with analyzing reports and deriving insights

Responsibilities

  • Articulate and demonstrate the Sysco value proposition to engage and onboard new customers to Specialty Meat & Seafood products, services, and promotions using consultative selling methods
  • Responsible for Strategic Account Planning, developing new business, growing account portfolio, and retaining customer accounts to achieve profitable sales growth within assigned territory
  • Evaluate customer business needs and analyze market trends to develop customer centric product and service solutions
  • Possess strong negotiation skills and ability to manage and maintain profitable margins
  • Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided
  • Leverage Sales technology and business resources to provide end to end sales consultative services
  • Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning to optimize performance and career growth
  • All account management and customer service responsibilities
  • Credit and Accounts Receivables management
  • Increase customer share of wallet and improve sales mix
  • Utilizes eCommerce for between 70%-100% of all customer order management
  • Utilizes PMT & Deal Manager to support territory and market share growth
  • Oversight to pricing management and strategy for the territory
  • Maybe required to work non-traditional hours, while also providing a level of individual autonomy to support and successfully meet customer needs
  • Track activities and results, collaborate on opportunities, and champion the team selling process through use of DTEC (Sysco’s CRM tool)
  • Take a proactive approach to owning learning / development and actively participate in large group, district and specialized training and programs to sharpen consultative selling skills and product knowledge
  • Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met
  • Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor
  • Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

B2B Sales
Consultative Selling
Account Management
Negotiation
Strategic Account Planning
Market Analysis
Customer Service
Sales Technology
eCommerce
Pricing 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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