Category Growth Specialist - Protein

Halifax, NS
On-site
Posted Sep 4, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 4, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Not Applicable

Job summary

The role focuses on driving market position and financial growth by acquiring new business through strategic planning and contract negotiation. It involves managing the sales pipeline, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and overseeing the onboarding of new accounts.

Job details

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 The Senior Analyst, Business Development drives Sysco's market position and financial growth by acquiring new business through strategic planning, advanced analytics, and effective contract negotiation. This role utilizes Sysco's Salesforce platform, employs a team-selling approach, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive solutions for prospects. The Senior Analyst builds strong customer relationships and manages the onboarding process, transitioning new accounts to the sales force. Responsibilities Manage Sales Pipeline & Proposals: Manage a robust sales pipeline, prioritize opportunities, and develop creative sales plans to capitalize on multi-segment opportunities. Coordinate the proposal process for local contracts, addressing client needs and objectives. Drive New Business Acquisition: Lead new business acquisition efforts, leveraging cross-functional teams to address prospect concerns, build trust, and shorten sales cycles. Collaborate with the sales team to expand business development efforts and secure key accounts. Monitor Performance & Market Trends: Review sales objectives and results for target accounts, developing action plans for improvement. Gather information on emerging market and foodservice industry trends to enhance Sysco's competitive advantage. Customer Onboarding & Relationship Management: Foster relationships with prospects and manage the onboarding process, transitioning new accounts to the sales force. Maintain accurate prospect data within Sysco's Salesforce platform. Skills Ability to express information in terms of profit and loss, food cost, and expense ratios. Strong financial acumen and business planning skills. Adaptability and openness to new ideas and change. Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills. Certifications Education Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree Experience 5+ years of experience Physical Demands Standard office environment physical requirements. Travel Requirements 0-25%

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates need a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of relevant professional experience. Strong financial acumen and the ability to analyze profit and loss, food costs, and expense ratios are required.