Sales Representative | Topeka, KS - Bilingual in Spanish

Sysco - Olathe, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Olathe, KS

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Sales Representative position at Sysco is an outside sales role focused on promoting the company's products and services while building relationships with new and existing accounts in the Topeka, KS area. The role requires a bilingual candidate in Spanish and involves achieving sales and profit goals through business development and customer engagement. The selected candidate will undergo required sales training and will be part of a dynamic sales team with opportunities for career advancement.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related discipline, or a High School Diploma/GED with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and current automobile insurance.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in Spanish (required).
• Experience in Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, or as a Chef.

Benefits

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