Sales Consultant

Sysco

. Promote Sysco's products and services through outside sales .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $53,000 - $88,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in outside sales and relationship management, with a strong focus on developing new business and managing accounts within the foodservice industry. Proficient in analyzing market trends and providing tailored product solutions to meet customer needs.

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Outside Sales ExperienceRestaurant ManagementB2B SalesCustomer Relationship ManagementMarket Trend Analysis

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Hard Skills

Sales Budget PreparationSales ReportingProduct TrainingAccount StratificationOrder Process Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingTraining and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeSales Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseCurrent Automobile Insurance

Industry Keywords

FoodserviceCulinary ArtsHospitalityB2B SalesSysco Protective Covenants Agreement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Chef

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote Sysco's products and services through outside sales
Build relationships with new and existing accounts
Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business within the assigned territory
Seek and qualify prospects according to company account stratification goals
Research customer business needs and develop product and service mixes
Evaluate market trends and recommend products
Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel
Answer questions about products, pricing, availability, and use
Drive a personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, company meetings, and other events
Communicate and collect accounts receivable with the credit department and clients
Manage deliveries and troubleshoot order-process issues
Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits, and events
Attend sales and district meetings and ongoing training sessions
Assist with training new employees
Review and analyze sales, special-order, bid-file, and gross-profit reports
Prepare sales budgets and reports, maintain sales records, process credits and pick-up requests, prepare sales quotes and menu suggestions, and file reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED and 3 years Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience, or equivalent relatable experience including completion of the Sysco Sales Internship
Bi-Lingual preferred
Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, Chef Experience preferred
Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards
Current automobile insurance with bodily injury limits of $100,000 each person and $300,000 each accident, and property damage limits of $100,000
Pass employment testing
Must sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement
Reside or willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of territory
Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office
Ability to read, write, speak English
Up to 75% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary, bonus, plus promotional incentive opportunities
Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA) and cell phone provided
Career pathing opportunities for both entry level, and experienced individuals
Specialized sales training
Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition
Robust benefits package including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with automatic matching