Sales Consultant

Company: US1601 Coastal Sunbelt Produce, LLC Zip Code: 20723 Minimum Level of Education: High School or Equivalent Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years Employment Type: Full Time Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Compensation Range: $51,700.00 - $77,400.00 The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors. BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com 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 Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition Robust benefits package including: Employee Stock Purchase Plan, & 401(k) with automatic matching Paid Vacation, Holidays, & Sick Time Ongoing Training and Career Development Best in Class Health, Dental, Medical Benefits Generous Paid Time-Off (3 weeks) 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 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. Territory for this opportunity- Richmond, VA, Virginia Beach, VA RESPONSIBILITIES Managing existing customer base. Visit weekly, provide marketing flyers, menu ideas and market updates. Prospecting/opening new accounts to meet company objectives and CMP goals. Pricing and order-guide building Collecting past due balances Attend all sales meetings and trainings Maintain a great working relationship with customer service department and operational teams. 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 Decision Making Authority Profitability of a customer Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required): Customer credits and pricing HOW WE PROTECT OUR ASSOCIATES COVID-19 Precaution(s): Personal protective equipment and masks provided Temperature screenings Social distancing guidelines in place Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place OVERVIEW: Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 57,000 associates and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.