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
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:
- 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
Sales Consultant employer: Sysco (Canada)
Sysco is an exceptional employer that prioritizes operational excellence and employee development within a dynamic work environment. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and safety, employees are empowered to lead high-performing teams while collaborating across functions to achieve strategic goals. Located in a vibrant region, Sysco offers competitive benefits, a commitment to professional growth, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the food service industry.
