Sales Consultant - McMinnville

Are you an experienced Sales Professional, RestaurantManager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career developmentopportunities?

Join Sysco’s World Class Sales Team and explore allthe benefits and perks. Why you should join our Sales Team : Competitive base salary, bonus, plus promotional incentiveopportunities Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidatesin CA) and cell phone provided Career pathing opportunities forboth entry level, and experienced individuals Opportunity to bepart of a purpose driven organization that supports communities andassociates Specialized sales training Individual as well asteam-based selling Opportunity to learn different ethnic segmentsMonthly and annual sales rewards and recognition Robust benefitspackage including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, & 401(k)with automatic matching JOB SUMMARY This is an outside salesposition responsible for promoting the company's products andservices and for building relationships with new and existingaccounts.

The main focus is to help Sysco customers succeed whileachieving sales and profit goals established by the company. Thisposition may require working some non-traditional hours (evening,weekends, and holidays) to successfully meet customers' needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES Develop new business, penetrate existingaccounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable salesgrowth and special objectives within assigned territory.

Seek andqualify prospects following company account stratification goals.Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products andservice to meet needs.

Evaluate market trends and recommendproducts to customers, based on business needs and goals. Beinformed of market conditions, product innovations, andcompetitors' products, prices, and sales;

share information withcustomers as part of value-added services provided. Answercustomers' questions about products, prices, availability, andproduct use.

Provide product information and practical training tocustomer personnel. Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts,conventions, company meetings, etc.

Communicate and collectaccounts receivable as necessary, working with the creditdepartment and client; collect all balances due based on approvedcredit terms.

Manage deliveries to the routing schedule publishedby the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems thatoccur during the order process (for example, out of stock items,special order items, low inventory, etc.

Participate in companyfunctions, promotions, customer visits, and customer events. Attendand participate in general sales and district meetings.

Engage inongoing training sessions. Assist with the training of newemployees as requested. Review and analyze daily and weekly reportssuch as special-order requests, customer bid files, and sales / grossprofit margin data.

Perform administrative duties, such aspreparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining sales records,processing credits, and pick-up requests, preparing sales quotesand menu suggestions, and filing reports.

Other duties may beassigned. QUALIFICATIONS Required Education / Experience Bachelor'sdegree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts orrelated discipline OR HSD / GED and 3 years RestaurantManagement, B2B or outside sales experience, or equivalentrelatable experience including completion of the Sysco SalesInternship.

Preferred Qualifications Bi-Lingual RestaurantManagement, Foodservice Outside Sales, Chef Experience preferredCertificates, Licenses, and Registrations Valid driver's licensewith a "clean" driving record (including no multiple DUIs withinthe last 2 years) Current automobile insurance with the followinglimits of liability : Bodily injury - $100,000 each person and$300,000 each accident;

property damage - $100,000 is requiredRequirement Submit to pre-employment testing (Drug Screen,Background Check). Must sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement.

Reside or willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity ofterritory. Professional Skills Basic PC skills and proficiency withMS Office.

Ability to read, write, speak English. CompetenciesBuilding Trust Building Customer Loyalty Follow-up Sales Ability / Persuasiveness Managing Work AdaptabilityCommunication