Sales Associate
Sales Associate
Job Summary:
Sysco Intermountain, a USA I division, is searching for an ambitious and driven Sales Professional to join its Sales Team. This external Sales job is intended to promote Sysco's commodities and services, establish relationships with new clients and maintain existing ones while accomplishing sales and profit objectives specifically for the Ogden & North Salt Lake City, UT territory. This position provides opportunities for both career growth and specialized sales training. Moreover, it is a chance to be a part of an organization that strives to improve the lives of its members and communities while offering competitive remuneration.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Target potential customers and explore new business opportunities to achieve a sustainable sales growth in the given territory.
- Create a robust and efficient prospecting plan based on the company's account stratification goals, incorporating tools like automated outreach, lead scoring, and segmentation.
- Scrutinize the requirements of customers' operations and suggest a mix of goods and facilities to satisfy those requirements.
- Stay informed of the ever-changing market conditions, innovations in products, and rival product offerings to offer superior customer service.
- Give demonstrations on how to use the product, both basic and advanced, to provide customers with a comprehensive understanding of its potential.
- Utilize your private ride to travel to client locations, attend conventions, and participate in company events.
- Implement quality control measures to ensure consistent delivery standards and efficiencies in the delivery process.
- Take part in promotional campaigns, customer engagements, and various events organized by the company.
- Contribute and participate in meetings pertaining to sales and district affairs.
- Keep taking part in training sessions and assist in training newly hired staff whenever necessary.
- Make informed decisions about sales strategies by analyzing data trends and reports.
- Perform administrative duties, for example, building sales budgets and compiling reports, maintaining sales records, responding to credit requisitions, and submitting reports accordingly.
Qualifications and Experience:
- The prerequisite qualification for this position is a Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or a related discipline. Alternatively, those with a High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 3 years of experience in Restaurant Management, B2B, or outside sales are also eligible to apply.
- The desired qualifications for this position include proficiency in two languages, experience in restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or as a chef.
- The job demands a valid license with no traffic violations on record.
- Car coverage that comes with set liability limits.
- To qualify for the job, interested individuals must be willing to undergo pre-employment testing (Drug Screen, Background Check) and commit to the Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement, ensuring they uphold the company's values.
- Being authorized to live or relocate to the adjacencies of the domain.
- Skilled in basic computer usage and experienced in utilizing software programs from MS Office.
- Aptitude for English literacy, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Benefits of the Position:
- The compensation offered for this position includes a strong base salary, possible bonuses, and opportunities for future promotions.
- Those employed in California get a car allowance that reimburses their travel expenses and a cell phone as part of their job benefits.
- Experienced professionals can use career pathing to help them navigate opportunities for advancement, including promotions, lateral moves, and new job roles.
- Specialized training and coaching to improve sales ability in both singular and team-based formats.
- Sales personnel are given monthly and yearly incentives for their exceptional sales results.
- You have access to a wealth of benefits, including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and a 401(k) that automatically matches your contributions.
Salary:
The salary range presented is for reference purposes only, and the final rate will be determined based on multiple variables such as proficiency, location, and previous work experience.
About Company:
Operating in foodservice distribution on a global scale, Sysco maintains an extensive network of distribution facilities, employing over 71,000 colleagues and operating more than 13,000 vehicles.