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Job Description
Company:
US1167 FreshPoint Raleigh Division of FreshPoint North Carolina Inc.Sales Territory:
USNCWilimingtonZip Code:
27560Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
The pay range provided is not indicative of Syscos actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills work location work experience and other individualized factors
Are you an experienced Sales Professional Restaurant Manager Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities Join Freshpoints 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
Mileage reimbursement 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 teambased 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 companys products and services and for building relationships with new and existing accounts. The main focus is to help Freshpoint customers succeed while achieving sales and profit goals established by the company. This position may require working some nontraditional 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 valueadded services provided.
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 company meetings etc.
Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary working with the credit department and client; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms.
Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order process (for example out of stock items special order items low inventory etc.).
Participate in company functions promotions customer visits and customer events.
Attend and participate in general sales and district meetings.
Engage in ongoing training sessions.
Assist with the training of new employees as requested.
Review and analyze daily and weekly reports such as specialorder requests customer bid files and sales/gross profit margin data.
Perform administrative duties such as preparing sales budgets and reports maintaining sales records processing credits and pickup requests preparing sales quotes and menu suggestions and filing reports.
Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School degree or equivalent
Experience
Minimum 2 years of sales and/or chef/restaurant management experience and/or related (Business Sales Marketing Hospitality; or Culinary Arts) degree.
1 year of outside foodservice sales experience preferred
Restaurant management / chef experience preferred
Skills
Proficient in Excel Word Microsoft Outlook and some knowledge of Salesforce a plus
Working knowledge of warehouse distribution a plus
Good communication skills
Detailoriented
Preferred Qualifications
BiLingual
Restaurant Management Foodservice Outside Sales Chef Experience preferred
Certificates Licenses and Registrations
Valid drivers license with a clean driving record (including no multiple DUIs within the last 2 years)
Current automobile insurance with the following limits of liability: Bodily injury $100000 each person and $300000 each accident; property damage $100000 is required
Requirement
Submit to preemployment testing (Drug Screen Background Check).
Must sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement.
Reside or willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of territory.
Competencies
Building Trust
Building Customer Loyalty
Followup
Sales Ability / Persuasiveness
Managing Work
Adaptability
Communication
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BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Syscos Benefits please visitOVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13000 vehicles Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700000 customer locations.
We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. Were looking for talented hardworking individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race color creed religion ancestry national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran status or any other protected factor under federal state or local law.
This opportunityis available through Sysco Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
