Sales Representative Job at Sysco, Union City, CA

ZXFnb0ZMbnI1eldWVUNIVnlkNW0vZEtwTVE9PQ==
  • Sysco
  • Union City, CA

Job Description

Are you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Freshpoint’s World Class Sales Team and explore all the benefits and perks. 


The territory for this position is San Francisco city.

Why you should join our Sales Team: 

  • Competitive base salary, bonus, plus promotional incentive opportunities.
  • Mileage reimbursement and cell phone provided.
  • Career pathing opportunities for both entry level, and experienced individuals.
  • Opportunity to be part of a purpose driven organization that supports communities and associates.
  • Specialized sales training.
  • Individual as well as team-based selling.
  • Opportunity to learn different ethnic segments.
  • Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition.
  • Robust benefits package including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, & 401(k) with automatic matching.

JOB SUMMARY:
This is an outside sales position responsible for promoting the company's products and services and for building relationships with new and existing accounts. The main focus is to help Freshpoint customers succeed while achieving sales and profit goals established by the company. This position may require working some non-traditional hours (evening, weekends, and holidays) to successfully meet customers' needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth and special objectives within assigned territory.
  • Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals.
  • Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.
  • Evaluate market trends and recommend products to customers, based on business needs and goals.
  • Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided.
  • Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product use.
  • Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.
  • Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, company meetings, etc.
  • Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and client; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms.
  • Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order process (for example, out of stock items, special order items, low inventory, etc.).
  • Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits, and customer events.
  • Attend and participate in general sales and district meetings.
  • Engage in ongoing training sessions.
  • Assist with the training of new employees as requested.
  • Review and analyze daily and weekly reports such as special-order requests, customer bid files, and sales/gross profit margin data.
  • Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining sales records, processing credits, and pick-up requests, preparing sales quotes and menu suggestions, and filing reports.
  • Other duties may be assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

High School degree or equivalent


Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of sales, and/or chef/restaurant management experience, and/or related (Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality; or Culinary Arts) degree.
  • 1 year of outside foodservice sales experience preferred.
  • Restaurant management / chef experience preferred.

Skills:

  • Proficient in Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, and some knowledge of Salesforce a plus.
  • Working knowledge of warehouse distribution, a plus.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bi-Lingual.
  • Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, Chef Experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

  • Valid driver's license with a "clean" driving record (including no multiple DUIs within the last 2 years).
  • Current automobile insurance with the following limits of liability: Bodily injury - $100,000 each person and $300,000 each accident; property damage - $100,000 is required.

Requirement:

  • Submit to pre-employment testing (Drug Screen, Background Check).
  • Must sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement.
  • Reside or willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of territory.


Competencies:

  • Building Trust.
  • Building Customer Loyalty.
  • Follow-up.
  • Sales Ability / Persuasiveness.
  • Managing Work.
  • Adaptability.
  • Communication.

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

Similar Jobs

NAIA National Champion Hope International

Head Coach, Cross Country Job at NAIA National Champion Hope International

 ...Together. Position Summary The Head Coach is responsible for leading, managing, and developing Taylor Universitys Cross Country team. The Head Coach serves as an active...  ...athlete and provide opportunities for academic assistance if required. Manage daily operations... 

Progressive Roofing

Commercial Roofing Estimator Job at Progressive Roofing

Progressive Roofing, a respected leader with over 40 years in the roofing industry, seeks a dedicated Commercial Roofing Estimator to join our family-owned business. As part of our expert team, you will leverage your skills to provide accurate job estimates for commercial... 

Community Health Programs Inc

Certified Dental Assistant Job at Community Health Programs Inc

 ...Job Description Job Description Salary Range: $24.00 - $28.00 / hour Location: Neighborhood Dental Center (Pittsfield, MA) or Great Barrington Dental Center (Great Barrington, MA) The Certified Dental Assistant provides support to CHP dentists and dental hygienists... 

FedEx

Seasonal Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like) Job at FedEx

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Come for a job and stay for a career! Federal Express Corporation (FEC) is part of the rapidly growing warehouse and transportation sector that helps keep America, and our economy, moving. Be part of a winning team and workplace community that cares...

Domino's Pizza LLC

DELIVERY DRIVERS! Job at Domino's Pizza LLC

 ...Domino's Pizza - from fresh out of the oven to the customer's door - our drivers make it happen. Money! Our delivery experts are paid cash daily from earned tips and delivery reimbursement. That is money in your pocket every night! In addition, they earn an hourly wage....