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Sales Consultant at Sysco in Peterborough, Ontario, CA
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Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
*This role is a 6-12 month contract with possibility for extension*
Travel Territory: North Bay and surrounding area
Salary Range: $60,000 - $86,100
Role: This position is responsible for helping the customer succeed while achieving specific team and individual sales and profit goals set by the company. Individuals in this position will provide an exceptional level of business to business (B2B) sales consultation, account management, customer service, and innovative solutions that differentiate Sysco in the marketplace. This role is responsible for the account management and growth of independent sales with a territory size between $4-6 million in annual sales. Role Responsibilities:
Articulate and demonstrate the Sysco value proposition to engage and onboard new customers to Sysco products, services, and promotions using consultative selling methods
Responsible for Strategic Account Planning, developing new business, growing account portfolio, and retaining customer accounts to achieve profitable sales growth within assigned territory
Evaluate customer business needs and analyze market trends to develop customer centric product and service solutions
Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided
Leverage Sales technology and business resources to provide end to end sales consultative services
Credit and Accounts Receivables management
Utilizes PMT & Deal Manager to support territory and market share growth
Oversight to pricing management and strategy for the territory
Track activities and results, collaborate on opportunities, and champion the team selling process through use of Salesforce (Sysco’s CRM tool)
Maybe required to work non-traditional hours, while also providing a level of individual autonomy to support and successfully meet customer needs
Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements (About you):
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in sales
Completion of post-secondary education or equivalent experience; CPSA designation is preferred
Proven ability to cultivate relationships and grow sales
Strong financial and business acumen and ability to properly plan and execute business plans
Demonstrated skills in the area of consultative selling, networking and negotiations
Business and restaurant operations acumen to manage sophisticated customers
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and influence a variety of key stakeholders
Ability to express information in terms of profit and loss, food cost and expense ratio
Strong communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with internal and external teams
Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to execute multiple initiatives at the same time
Ability to learn the use of proprietary CRM tools for planning and forecasting sales growth
Ability to understand and manage compliance to contracts
Solid analytical problem-solving skills, including familiarity with analyzing reports and deriving insights from data
Proactive, self-directed, with the ability to structure a weekly schedule to be successful
Proficient in Microsoft Applications Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Valid driver’s license in good standing with access to a vehicle is required.
Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues 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.
Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another
Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions
Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain
Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:
Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups
(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.