Sales Consultant - North Palm Beach/Stuart, FL (Bilingual)

About the position

The Sales Consultant position at Sysco Southeast Florida is an outside sales role focused on promoting the company's products and services while building relationships with new and existing accounts in the North Palm Beach/Stuart area. The role requires bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, and it emphasizes achieving sales and profit goals while supporting customers' success. The position involves a competitive salary, bonuses, and various career development opportunities, including specialized sales training and a robust benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth.
• Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals.
• Research customer business needs and develop a mix of products and services to meet those needs.
• Evaluate market trends and recommend products to customers based on their business goals.
• Stay informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' offerings; share insights with customers.
• Answer customer inquiries regarding products, prices, availability, and usage.
• Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.
• Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and company meetings.
• Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department.
• Manage deliveries according to the routing schedule and troubleshoot any issues during the order process.
• Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits, and events.
• Attend and participate in general sales and district meetings.
• Engage in ongoing training sessions and assist with training new employees as requested.
• Review and analyze daily and weekly sales reports and customer bid files.
• Perform administrative duties such as preparing sales budgets, maintaining records, and processing credits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related discipline, or HSD/GED with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Restaurant Management, B2B, or outside sales is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and current automobile insurance.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Experience in Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, or as a Chef.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Mileage reimbursement