Sysco

Sales Consultant III

In short

This is an outside sales role at Sysco Denver covering the Colorado Springs territory, focused on developing new business and growing existing foodservice accounts through in-person customer visits. The company is a global foodservice distributor, and the job requires driving a personal vehicle to customer sites with up to 25% travel, including some evenings, weekends and holidays. It demands a bachelor's degree in a related field or a high school diploma plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience, a valid driver's license with qualifying insurance, and willingness to reside in the territory.

Company
US0059 Sysco Denver (Division of USA I)
Sales Territory
US-CO-Colorado Springs, Zip Code 80910
Travel
Up to 25%
Compensation Range
$81,200.00 - $135,300.00
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: For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
Are you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and explore all the benefits and perks.
Why you should join our Sales Team
•Competitive base salary, bonus, plus promotional incentive opportunities
•Car allowance & cell phone provided
•Career pathing opportunities for both entry level, and experienced individuals
•Opportunity to be part of a purpose driven organization that supports communities and associates
•Specialized sales training
•Individual as well as team-based selling
•Opportunity to learn different ethnic segments
•Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition
•Robust benefits package including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, & 401(k) with automatic matching
Job Summary
This is an outside sales position responsible for promoting the company's products and services and for building relationships with new and existing accounts. The main focus is to help Sysco customers succeed while achieving sales and profit goals established by the company. This position may require working some non-traditional hours (evening, weekends, and holidays) to successfully meet customers' needs.
Responsibilities
•Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth and special objectives within assigned territory.
•Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals.
•Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.
•Evaluate market trends and recommend products to customers, based on business needs and goals.
•Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided.
•Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product use.
•Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.
•Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, company meetings, etc.
•Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and client; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms.
•Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order process (for example, out of stock items, special order items, low inventory, etc.).
•Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits, and customer events.
•Attend and participate in general sales and district meetings.
•Engage in ongoing training sessions.
•Assist with the training of new employees as requested.
•Review and analyze daily and weekly reports such as special-order requests, customer bid files, and sales/gross profit margin data.
•Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining sales records, processing credits, and pick-up requests, preparing sales quotes and menu suggestions, and filing reports.
•Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
•Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED and 3 years Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience
Preferred Qualifications
•Bi-Lingual
•Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, Chef Experience preferred
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
•Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
•Current automobile insurance with the following limits of liability: Bodily injury - $100,000 each person and $300,000 each accident; property damage - $100,000 is required
Requirement
•Pass employment testing
•Must sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement.
•Reside or willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of territory.
Professional Skills
•Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
•Ability to read, write, speak English.
Competencies
•Building Trust
•Building Customer Loyalty
•Follow-up
•Sales Ability / Persuasiveness
•Managing Work
•Adaptability
•Communication
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.
Affirmative Action Statement
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.
Anticipated Close Date: 12/18/2026
The deadline may be extended in good faith based on business needs. The posting will be updated when the deadline is extended.

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