Sales Consultant, Shreveport, LA.

Sysco Sales Team Opportunity

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 :

Qualifications :

Required Education / Experience : 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.

Preferred Qualifications : Bi-Lingual, Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, Chef Experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations : Valid driver's 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 - $100,000 each person and $300,000 each accident; property damage - $100,000 is required.

Requirement : Submit to pre-employment testing (Drug Screen, Background Check). Must sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement. Reside or willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of territory.

Professional Skills : Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office. Ability to read, write, speak English.

Competencies : Building Trust, Building Customer Loyalty, Follow-up, Sales Ability / Persuasiveness, Managing Work, Adaptability, Communication.

Benefits Information : For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit SyscoBenefits.com

Overview : Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 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. We're looking for talented, hard-working 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 opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.