Sales Trainee- Downtown Indianapolis

Sysco•Greco Illinois, IL

2d•$48,600 - $81,000

About The Position

This is an outside sales position responsible for promoting the company's products and services and building relationships with new and existing accounts. The role focuses on helping FreshPoint customers succeed while achieving company sales and profit goals. It often requires working non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet customers' needs. The employee must be able to perform the essential duties; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The role involves developing business within an assigned territory, identifying customer needs and recommending products and services, staying informed about market conditions and competitors, and providing customers with product information and practical training. The employee drives a personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and company meetings. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of sales and/or chef or restaurant management experience.
Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
Current automobile insurance with liability limits of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $100,000 for property damage.
Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Outlook.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Currently authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, or Culinary Arts.
At least 1 year of outside foodservice sales experience.

Responsibilities

Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth and special objectives within the assigned territory.
Seek and qualify prospects in accordance with 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 based on customers' business needs and goals.
Stay informed about market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share relevant information with customers as a value-added service.
Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product use.
Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.
Drive a personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and company meetings.