Sales Representative

Sysco

. Promote the company's products and services and build relationships with new and existing accounts .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeQueens • 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 business development and relationship management, with a strong focus on sales growth and customer needs analysis. Proficient in preparing sales budgets, reports, and providing product training while maintaining effective communication with clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business DevelopmentSales GrowthCustomer Relationship ManagementSales ReportingRestaurant Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Sales AnalysisMarket Trend EvaluationProduct KnowledgeSales Budget PreparationOrder ProcessingCustomer TrainingProspect QualificationB2B SalesOutside SalesCulinary Arts Knowledge

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationTraining and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeSales Reporting SoftwareCustomer Relationship Management (CRM) Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseCurrent Automobile Insurance

Industry Keywords

Foodservice SalesRestaurant ManagementCustomer Account ManagementSales Growth StrategiesSysco Protective Covenants Agreement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Chef

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote the company's products and services and build relationships with new and existing accounts
Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth
Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals
Research customer business needs and develop an appropriate mix of products and services
Evaluate market trends and recommend products based on customer business needs and goals
Inform customers about market conditions, product innovations, competitors' products, prices, and sales
Answer customer questions about products, prices, availability, and product use
Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel
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 customer events
Attend general sales and district meetings
Engage in ongoing training sessions
Assist with training new employees as requested
Review and analyze sales, special-order, customer bid, and gross-profit reports
Prepare sales budgets and reports, maintain sales records, process credits and pickup requests, prepare sales quotes and menu suggestions, and file reports
Work some non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED and 3 years of Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience, or equivalent relatable experience including completion of the Sysco Sales Internship
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 limit of $100,000
Pass employment testing
Must sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement
Reside or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the territory
Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Preferred: Bi-Lingual
Preferred: Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, or Chef Experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary, bonus, plus promotional incentive opportunities
Car allowance and cell phone provided
Career pathing opportunities for 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
Opportunity to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan