Inside Outside Sales Representative

Company: US0670 Edward Don Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 60517 Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Compensation Range: $59,900.00 - $89,900.00 The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors. You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

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SUMMARY

Direct a total effort to achieve the Territory/District sales goals and objectives and to sell the organization’s products by interacting with established customers and developing new prospects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required: High School diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of applicable experience in a customer service or sales role. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel, Word, and Powerpoint), strong analytical, organizational skills and the ability to problem solve, multitask, prioritize and work independently. Excellent communication, time management and customer service skills. Must have reliable transportation to be able to visit accounts and participate in Sales training and meetings. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar customer service/ sales focused role (B2B foodservice) and previous knowledge and/or experience working with SAP.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Stay informed on new products, pricing, and other general information. Provide advice and guidance to customers based on their needs. Quote selling price and credit terms for orders obtained. Develop specific sales and pricing objectives for each account and obtains and maintains customer contracts. Ensure the proper service and follow-up on all customer accounts. Maintain working knowledge and understanding of the customer and Don order cycles. Handle customer problems with appropriate and prompt actions. Ensure that adjustments and damaged merchandise complaints are handled with good judgment, promptly, and within company guidelines. Display or demonstrate products using samples and catalogs to emphasize features and benefits on each call. Maintain daily contact with internal Don Departments, customers, factory representatives and other outside sources. Check.on competitive sales and pricing activities Ensure that presentations and selling ideas are made to all persons who have an influence on the purchase of products. Prepare sales estimates and forecasts when required on a timely basis and of minimal variance. Maintain current customer files and sales binders. Develop and maintain an active prospect list. Attend and participate in District/Regional/Branch sales meetings. Understand and analyze marketing data, i.e. Round Reports/Product Mix/A/R Report/Price Lists. Perform other duties as assigned.

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.