Sales Consultant Trainee

Job summary

The Sales Consultant Trainee is responsible for prospecting new business and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers. They present product solutions, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate order delivery.

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 Sales Consultant Trainee (SCT) is an entry-level sales position focused on developing foundational sales skills and building a customer base within an assigned territory. The Sales Consultant Trainee works closely with experienced Sales Consultants and other team members to learn Sysco's sales processes, product offerings, and customer service standards. Location: Golden, BC Responsibilities Prospect for new business opportunities and generate leads. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers. Present Sysco's products and services to customers, addressing their needs and providing solutions. Prepare sales proposals and presentations. Negotiate pricing and contracts within established guidelines. Process customer orders and ensure accurate and timely delivery. Provide excellent customer service and resolve customer issues. Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., operations, credit, marketing) to support customer needs. Maintain accurate sales records and reports using CRM and other sales tools. Participate in sales meetings, training programs, and other development activities. Skills Ability to build rapport and establish customer relationships. Basic sales and negotiation skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. Proficiency in basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite). Certifications Education Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree Experience 0-2+ years of experience Physical Demands Requires frequent driving, standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs). Travel Requirements 0-25%

What you’ll do

The Sales Consultant Trainee is responsible for prospecting new business and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers. They present product solutions, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate order delivery.

Requirements

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or four years of relevant experience, with 0-2+ years of professional experience. Essential skills include the ability to build rapport, basic negotiation skills, and proficiency in computer applications.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Account Management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• CRM · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Prospecting
• Lead Generation
• Relationship Building
• Sales Presentations
• Negotiation
• Customer Service
• CRM
• Time Management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Account Management

Job areas

• Sales
• Logistics
• Food & Beverage
• Transportation
• Customer Service & Support