Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Sysco
Job overview
The Contract Sales Consultant at Sysco is responsible for promoting products and services to Local Contract Customer and Corporate Multi Unit accounts, aiming to help customers succeed while meeting sales and profit goals.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves adding product lines to existing customers, delivering sales bids and presentations, executing sales strategies, managing sales pipelines in CRM, supporting business reviews, ensuring contract compliance, providing market insights, and escalating customer issues.
Experience and skills
Requires a minimum of 3 years experience with multi-location food service concepts, with 5+ years and previous Sysco experience preferred; restaurant management or chef experience is also preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent experience is required, bachelor's degree preferred; valid driver's license and automobile insurance are mandatory.
Work environment and culture
The work environment includes regular travel, remote work options requiring dedicated workspace and software, and may involve evening and weekend work; accommodations are made for individuals with disabilities.
Company information
Sysco is a company focused on food service distribution, working with multi-location food service concepts and specialty companies to provide products and services.
Job location and travel
The candidate must reside or be willing to relocate near the territory and will regularly travel using a personal vehicle.
Application process
Applicants must submit to pre-employment testing including drug screening and background checks, and sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement.
Unique job features
The job includes consultative sales with a focus on customer profitability, collaboration with specialty companies, and use of CRM tools for sales management.
Company overview
Sysco Corporation is a global leader in selling, marketing, and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare, and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other customers who prepare meals away from home. The company generates revenue through the sale of fresh and frozen foods, kitchen equipment, and related supplies. Founded in 1969, Sysco has grown through strategic acquisitions and expansions, becoming a Fortune 500 company. Notably, Sysco's extensive distribution network and customer-centric approach have solidified its position as a key player in the foodservice industry.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in multi-location food service concepts, emphasizing any sales roles where you promoted products and built client relationships, as this aligns directly with Sysco's Contract Sales Consultant role.
Focus on showcasing your consultative selling skills, ability to develop sales proposals, and experience managing sales pipelines or CRM tools, which are key responsibilities in the job description.
Apply through multiple channels such as Sysco's corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your application visibility and chances of being noticed.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Sysco sales team members or managers in the relevant division; start conversations by commenting on recent Sysco product launches or asking for advice on succeeding in the sales consultant role.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'sales bids,' 'customer account profitability,' 'CRM,' 'contract compliance,' and 'multi-location food service,' ensuring your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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