About the role
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.
Purpose
This outside sales position focuses on promoting Sysco's products and services, building customer relationships, and achieving sales and profit goals within an assigned territory. This role may require working non-traditional hours to meet customer needs.
Responsibilities
- Prospect and qualify leads based on company account stratification goals.
- Research customer needs and develop tailored product and service solutions.
- Evaluate market trends and recommend relevant products.
- Stay informed about market conditions, product innovations, and competitors.
- Answer customer inquiries about products, pricing, availability, and usage.
- Provide product information and training to customer personnel.
- Drive to customer accounts, conventions, and meetings.
- Manage accounts receivable, working with the credit department.
- Manage deliveries and troubleshoot order issues.
- Participate in company functions, promotions, and customer events.
- Attend sales and district meetings.
- Engage in ongoing training.
- Assist with training new employees.
- Review and analyze sales reports and data.
Skills
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build trust and customer loyalty.
- Effective follow-up skills.
- Sales ability and persuasiveness.
- Strong work management and organizational skills.
Certifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Experience
2+ years of experience
Physical Demands
Requires driving to customer accounts.
Travel Requirements
Must be located in Cape Breton, NS
25%-50
About Sysco Canada Inc.
Our Vision
To be our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner.
Sysco lives at the heart of food and service. We are passionately committed to the success of every customer, supplier partner, community, and associate. We know at the core of achieving this vision is understanding and meeting the needs of our customer. As a result, everything we do begins and ends with our customers. Our passion for food – and for our customers – has made us the industry leader.
Company Overview
Sysco Canada Inc. is made up of approximately 6,000 associates who work hard to ensure the success of every customer, delivering to every major city nationwide. We are proud to contribute to the ongoing success of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY) - the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products, equipment and supplies to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other customers who prepare meals away from home.
Good things come from working at Sysco.
At Sysco, you’ll have a purpose. Our service impacts more than 500,000 customers each and every day who rely on us to deliver the most important products and services to their success. Sysco is looked to as a trusted advisor who can provide customers with experienced support in growing their business- whether we are helping a family-owned business to compete in a tough market, or providing needed supplies to hospitals and nursing homes, helping our customers succeed is what we do.
At Sysco, 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 expectations.
About the role
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.
Purpose
This outside sales position focuses on promoting Sysco's products and services, building customer relationships, and achieving sales and profit goals within an assigned territory. This role may require working non-traditional hours to meet customer needs.
Responsibilities
- Prospect and qualify leads based on company account stratification goals.
- Research customer needs and develop tailored product and service solutions.
- Evaluate market trends and recommend relevant products.
- Stay informed about market conditions, product innovations, and competitors.
- Answer customer inquiries about products, pricing, availability, and usage.
- Provide product information and training to customer personnel.
- Drive to customer accounts, conventions, and meetings.
- Manage accounts receivable, working with the credit department.
- Manage deliveries and troubleshoot order issues.
- Participate in company functions, promotions, and customer events.
- Attend sales and district meetings.
- Engage in ongoing training.
- Assist with training new employees.
- Review and analyze sales reports and data.
Skills
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build trust and customer loyalty.
- Effective follow-up skills.
- Sales ability and persuasiveness.
- Strong work management and organizational skills.
Certifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Experience
2+ years of experience
Physical Demands
Requires driving to customer accounts.
Travel Requirements
Must be located in Cape Breton, NS
25%-50
About Sysco Canada Inc.
Our Vision
To be our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner.
Sysco lives at the heart of food and service. We are passionately committed to the success of every customer, supplier partner, community, and associate. We know at the core of achieving this vision is understanding and meeting the needs of our customer. As a result, everything we do begins and ends with our customers. Our passion for food – and for our customers – has made us the industry leader.
Company Overview
Sysco Canada Inc. is made up of approximately 6,000 associates who work hard to ensure the success of every customer, delivering to every major city nationwide. We are proud to contribute to the ongoing success of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY) - the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products, equipment and supplies to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other customers who prepare meals away from home.
Good things come from working at Sysco.
At Sysco, you’ll have a purpose. Our service impacts more than 500,000 customers each and every day who rely on us to deliver the most important products and services to their success. Sysco is looked to as a trusted advisor who can provide customers with experienced support in growing their business- whether we are helping a family-owned business to compete in a tough market, or providing needed supplies to hospitals and nursing homes, helping our customers succeed is what we do.
At Sysco, 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 expectations.