Sales Representative

Are you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco’s World Class Sales Team and explore all the benefits and perks. **Why you should join our Sales Team:** * 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 * Opportunity to be part of a purpose driven organization that supports communities and associates * Specialized sales training * Individual as well as team\-based selling * Opportunity to learn different ethnic segments * Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition * Robust benefits package including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, \& 401(k) with automatic matching **JOB SUMMARY** This is an outside sales position responsible for promoting the company's products and services and for building relationships with new and existing accounts. The main focus is to help Sysco customers succeed while achieving sales and profit goals established by the company. This position may require working some non\-traditional hours (evening, weekends, and holidays) to successfully meet customers' needs. **RESPONSIBILITIES** * Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth and special objectives within assigned territory. * Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals. * Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs. * Evaluate market trends and recommend products to customers, based on business needs and goals. * Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value\-added services provided. * Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availa