Sales Representative

Company: Sysco
Location: Orlando
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Job Description:

This department is open from 8am-11pm Sunday-Friday and 7am-6pm Saturday Candidate will be required to to rote closing shift from 2-pm to 11pm on some days.Pay starts at 20.00 per hour.JOB SUMMARYUnder general supervision, maintain and increase market share by satisfying existing and new customer needs and meeting management/department objectives. Coordinate customer service with all departments within organization. - Develop a close working relationship with customers, and all coordinating departments.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify customer and department needs and satisfy them effectively.
• Maintain and develop assigned customer base.
• Working knowledge of all products and categories to drive penetration of existing accounts.
• Cross-train and foster solid working relationships within department and with other departments.
• Input orders into computer system.
• Via telephone and other media, sell all major product categories through the presentation of new products, services, ideas, uses, and applications to meet all established sales and profit objectives.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining necessary company and customer files.
• Responsible for managing daily tasks and reports related to order processing, shipments, deliveries, customer needs, and others as assigned. -
• Support company sales and gross profit projections and goals as needed.
• Adhere to operational procedures.
• Attend meetings as scheduled.
• Work with sales team.
• Advance education and knowledge of products, company, and industry through assigned and self-directed internal courses, meetings, and other resources. - -
• Attends department sales meetings, as scheduled, and participates in other activities as requested.
• Working different days, hours and overtime may be needed occasionally. -
• Adhere to all applicable GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), personal hygiene, and SQF (Safe Quality Food) policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as required.Education
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Experience and Professional Skills
    • One (1) year minimum experience in sales and/or customer service position preferred.
    • Specialty food, specialty business, and/or culinary experience preferred.
    • Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
    • Strong numeric and alpha-numeric data entry skills.
    • Proven ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner both verbally and in writing.
    • Attention to detail, accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency.QUALIFICATIONS
      • Pursues knowledge, education, training, and development opportunities.
      • Shares expertise with others.
      • Customer service to internal and external customers. -
      • Solicits internal and external customer feedback to improve service and processes.
      • Responds to requests for service and assistance.
      • Maintains confidentiality.
      • Participates in meetings, presentations, and demonstrations.
      • Ability to read, comprehend, and analyze written information including, but not limited to general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
      • Communicates clearly and effectively through written, spoken, and other media.
      • Attention to detail, accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency in all activities and actions.
      • Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
      • Follows policies and procedures.
      • Supports the organization's goals and values.
      • Uses time efficiently, prioritizes and plans work activities.
      • Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
      • Adheres to safety and security procedures.
      • Reliable and timely attendance.
      • Follows instructions and management direction.
      • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
      • Knowledge of sales techniques, marketing principles, products, company, industry, and other related areas. -
      • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations with associates, managers, representatives, and others. -
      • Ability to perform required mathematical tasks related to money, profitability, weight, measurement, volume, distance, and other related areas. -
      • Ability to assess situations and problem solve with and/or without direction and instruction. -PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
        • The physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Regularly required to:
          • Sit for extended periods.
          • Perform repetitive movement and use of fingers, hands, wrists, and arms to type, handle, feel, and reach.
          • Talk
          • HearOccasionally required to: -
            • Stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
            • Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
              • The work environment is moderately loud.

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