Sales Administrative Assistant

Sysco

. Provide direct clerical support to the Vice President of Sales for local sales .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong administrative support capabilities, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and effective communication skills. Capable of managing executive schedules, maintaining CRM information, and handling confidential information with discretion.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Microsoft Office ProficiencyAdministrative Support ExperienceSysco Sales KnowledgeStrong Interpersonal SkillsDetail-Oriented

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Hard Skills

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookTyping Speed of 50 WPMFiling ExperienceArithmetic SkillsDocument ProofreadingPromotional Report GenerationBusiness Objects Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProfessionalism Under PressureProblem-Solving AbilityFlexibilityCreativity

Tools & Technologies

Sysco 360CRT SystemsPC Systems

Industry Keywords

Sales SupportCustomer EngagementExecutive SupportConfidential Information ManagementAdministrative Functions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct clerical support to the Vice President of Sales for local sales
Support Customer Engagement efforts by enabling expanded service channel options
Compose and prepare correspondence, reports, and documents using Microsoft Office applications
Manage the Vice President of Sales’ email
Arrange travel and book hotel rooms for sales personnel
Authorize payroll deductions for hotel rooms according to policy
Assist with food shows and sales meetings
Respond to company donation solicitations
Screen phone calls and take messages for the Vice President of Sales
Maintain files and local CRM information in Sysco 360
Research information on CRT or PC systems
Generate and distribute promotional reports
Order Sales Department supplies
Schedule, set up, and/or attend DSM meetings, sales meetings, and food shows
Collect, prepare, and distribute POS materials and flyers
Run Business Objects tracking and commission reports
Create and maintain promotional tracking spreadsheets
Support reception, supply orders, and other administrative functions as business needs dictate

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School education required
1-2 years' related administrative experience providing support to an executive-level supervisor
Strong computer skills with intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Able to type a minimum of 50-wpm accurately
Working knowledge of Sysco Sales processes, organization and product categories preferred
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent educational level preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to remain poised, professional and diplomatic under pressure
Ability to be detail-oriented and balance multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work activities
Ability to analyze and disseminate forms
Ability to manage work time efficiently and follow procedures and policies
Problem-solving ability
Filing experience including alphabetical, numerical, and chronological filing
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percent; and interpret bar graphs
Ability to proofread and correct spelling and grammar in documents written in English
Flexibility, creativity, and willingness to learn
Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sysco benefits program; details available at https://SyscoBenefits.com