Sales Representative

Sysco

. Promote the company's products and services .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeNew York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $53,000 - $88,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales acumen with a focus on building relationships and developing new business opportunities. Proficient in analyzing market trends and providing product training while managing customer accounts effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

B2B Sales ExperienceRestaurant ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementMarket Trend AnalysisProficiency in MS Office

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Hard Skills

Sales GrowthAccount StratificationSales ReportingProduct TrainingOrder ProcessingBudget PreparationProspect QualificationDelivery ManagementTroubleshootingSales Quotes Preparation

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationTraining and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseCurrent Automobile Insurance

Industry Keywords

Foodservice SalesCulinary ArtsHospitalitySysco Sales InternshipBi-Lingual Preferred

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Chef

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote the company's products and services
Build relationships with new and existing accounts
Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth
Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals
Research customer business needs and develop product and service mixes
Evaluate market trends and recommend products
Share information about market conditions, product innovations, competitors' products, prices, and sales
Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product use
Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel
Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and company meetings
Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary
Manage deliveries and troubleshoot order-process problems
Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits, and events
Attend sales and district meetings
Engage in ongoing training sessions
Assist with training new employees
Review and analyze sales, order, 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
Work some evening, weekend, and holiday hours 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 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 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
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States
Up to 75% travel
Bi-Lingual preferred
Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, Chef Experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Bonus
Promotional incentive opportunities
Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA)
Cell phone provided
Career pathing opportunities
Specialized sales training
Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) with automatic matching
Robust benefits package