Sales Consultant - Pasadena - Quick Hire!

Sysco Corporation is a global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. As a broad-line foodservice distributor, Sysco offers a comprehensive range of products including fresh and frozen foods, equipment and supplies to a diverse customer base. The company prides itself on its commitment to excellence, innovation, and providing superior customer service, continuously expanding its reach through a strong distribution network and dedicated workforce. Sysco is known for its diverse and inclusive culture that fosters professional growth and rewards hard work, making it an ideal employer for those seeking career advancement in the foodservice industry. This position is an outside sales role within Sysco's world-class sales team, designed for experienced sales professionals, restaurant managers, culinary managers, or chefs looking to develop their careers further. The role focuses on promoting Sysco’s products and services, building and maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing accounts. The position carries opportunities for competitive compensation including a base salary, bonuses, and promotional incentives. Benefits include a car allowance or mileage reimbursement and a company-provided cell phone. Candidates will receive specialized sales training and the chance to work individually as well as part of a team. This role offers exposure to various ethnic market segments and comes with monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition. It is an opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven organization that supports communities and its associates. In this role, the outside sales professional will develop new business opportunities, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth within an assigned territory. The professional will be expected to qualify prospects, research customers’ business needs, and tailor product and service mixes to meet those needs effectively. Staying informed about market trends, new product innovations, and competitors' offerings is crucial to provide added value to customers. The role involves answering questions about products, prices, availability, and usage, and providing practical training to customer personnel to enhance customer satisfaction. The sales professional will also be responsible for managing deliveries in conjunction with the transportation department and troubleshooting any logistical issues. This role requires some non-traditional working hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet customer needs. It also involves administrative duties such as preparing sales budgets and reports, processing credits, generating sales quotes and menu suggestions, and maintaining sales records. Successful candidates will participate actively in company events, promotions, and training sessions, including assisting with the onboarding of new employees when required. Communication with the credit department to collect accounts receivable and resolve payment issues is also part of the job. Overall, this position offers dynamic responsibilities and a strong pathway for career progression within the company’s sales structure, ideal for professionals passionate about sales and the foodservice industry.

• Submit to pre-employment testing including drug screen and background check
• Must sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement
• Reside or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of territory
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office
• Ability to read, write, and speak English