Sales Representative - Minneapolis MN

Company:  

US0670 Edward Don

Sales Territory:  

US-MN-Minneapolis

Zip Code:

60517

Travel Percentage:  

Up to 25%

Compensation Range:

$70,000

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:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

 

Qualifications:

• High School diploma and 5+ years of applicable experience in a similar sales environment. Requires in-depth knowledge of DON’s products, services, and marketing techniques
• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed and actively participate in pre-pack order check-ins for customers. 

Preferred:

• 4-year degree in culinary arts, business with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar sales environment (B2B foodservice)
• Previous knowledge and/or experience working with SAP. 

Experience 

• 2-year prior food service and/or sales background strongly preferred. 

  

Essential Duties:

• Independent travel throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers and solicit orders. 

• Display or demonstrate products using samples and catalogs to emphasize features and benefits on each call. 

• Quote selling price and credit terms for orders obtained. 

• Stay informed on new products, pricing, and other general information pertaining to the company and to sales. 

• Responsible for collections (accounts receivable) as well as ensure proper service and follows-up on all customer accounts. 

• Actively participate in pre-pack check-ins as required, lifting up to 50 lbs as needed and bending, stooping, and/or standing and for extended periods of time. 

• Maintain daily contact with internal departments, manager, customers, factory reps, and other outside sources as required. 

• Analyze current marketing data and maintains a working knowledge of that data. 

•  Check on competitive sales and pricing activity. 

• Act as a consultant to provide advice and guidance to customers in relation to their requirements. 

• Develop specific sales and pricing objectives for each account. 

• Possess a thorough working knowledge and understanding of the customer and company order cycles. 

• Has thorough knowledge of standards and goals needed to achieve/maintain territory objectives.