Sales Representative

Sysco

. Promote Sysco's products and services as an outside sales representative .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeNew York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $53,000 - $88,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in outside sales, relationship building, and business development within the foodservice industry. Proficient in managing accounts, evaluating market trends, and providing product training to enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Outside Sales ExperienceBusiness DevelopmentRestaurant ManagementB2B SalesCustomer Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Sales ReportingMarket Trend EvaluationProduct KnowledgeSales Budget PreparationOrder Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingTraining and MentoringProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficePC Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseCurrent Automobile Insurance

Industry Keywords

FoodserviceCulinary ArtsSales GrowthCustomer Needs AssessmentSysco Protective Covenants Agreement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Chef

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote Sysco's products and services as an outside sales representative
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 within assigned territory
Research customer needs and develop appropriate product and service mixes
Evaluate market trends and recommend products
Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel
Answer customer questions about products, pricing, availability, and use
Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, company meetings, and related 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
Assist with training new employees
Review daily and weekly sales, order, bid, and margin reports
Prepare sales budgets, reports, records, credits, pickup requests, quotes, and menu suggestions

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 limit of $100,000
Pass employment testing
Must sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement
Reside or 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
Bi-Lingual preferred
Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, Chef Experience preferred

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