Sales Consultant

Job summary

Prospect and qualify leads, assess customer needs, recommend tailored products and services, and build customer loyalty through product information and training. Manage customer accounts, receivables, deliveries, and order issues while reviewing sales data and participating in sales meetings, events, and training.

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. Territory: Sudbury Salary range: $62,500 - $85,000 + monthly bonus potential 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 75%, Car allowance provided

What you’ll do

Prospect and qualify leads, assess customer needs, recommend tailored products and services, and build customer loyalty through product information and training. Manage customer accounts, receivables, deliveries, and order issues while reviewing sales data and participating in sales meetings, events, and training.

Requirements

Requires at least two years of experience and a bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of the degree. Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak English, demonstrate strong sales, communication, organizational, and follow-up skills, and be able to drive to customer accounts; travel is 75%.

Listed skills

• Sales Reporting · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Product Knowledge · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Account Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Lead Prospecting
• Customer Needs Analysis
• Product Recommendations
• Market Research
• Product Knowledge
• Customer Training
• Account Management
• Accounts Receivable Management
• Order Troubleshooting
• Sales Reporting
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Relationship Building
• Follow-Up
• Persuasion
• Organization

Job areas

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

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