Company:
US0045 Sysco Los Angeles, Inc.
Zip Code:
91789
Minimum Level of Education:
High School or Equivalent
Minimum Years of Experience:
3 Years
Employment Type:
Full Time
Travel Percentage:
0
OVERVIEW:
We offer our associates 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. Were 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.
JOB SUMMARY:
This is a Sales support position responsible for providing direct support to all assigned Account Executives. This position will support the Account Executive in the interpretation of all contractual requirements of the Master Distribution Agreement by maintaining contact with the customers, implementing and reviewing pricing agreements, and coordinating with the various departments with the base Company, other Companies within the organization and/or corporate.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Support Account Executive: Customer Inquiries (special orders, credits, transportation/truck, item issues, pick-up request), Manage outs, Monitor orders before cut-off, Tracking's, Manage Proprietary items (MUPA), 360 support
* RVP Tasks: Order Guide creation/Chart maintenance, New Item Requests/Limited Time Offers request to merchandising, New account set- up, coordinating with SBS
* Manage and support Local Contract Customer Lead House: Order Guide Management, Inventory Reporting, etc.
* Business Development: Scheduling visits, Menu Reviews, New Items/Samples/Broker Visits, Market Analysis/Trends
* Customer Onboarding/Training/Account Set-Up
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience
* Preferred 3+ years prior foodservice sales, B2B experience, restaurant management or culinary background
* 3+ year prior outside foodservice sales coordination or customer support experience
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills:
* Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to service multiple customers simultaneously; Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
* Expert in Microsoft Suite of applications (Word, Excel, PPT, etc.)
* Stay current on existing and new Sysco technologies (i.e. My Sysco Reporting, e-Commerce capabilities, etc.) to ensure customers have the latest information.
* Preferred: Demonstrated experience with and working knowledge of Sysco customers and sales support best practices
* Ability to tactfully interact with coworkers/customers, meet deadlines
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Working Conditions:
* The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification.
* It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.
* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
* The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers 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.
Houston, TX
Sysco Corporation, through its subsidiaries, markets and distributes a range of food and related products primarily to the foodservice or food-away-from-home industry. It operates through three segments: U.S. Foodservice Operations, International Foodservice Operations, and SYGMA. The company distributes a line of frozen foods, such as meats, seafood, fully prepared entrees, fruits, vegetables, and desserts; a line of canned and dry foods; fresh meats and seafood; dairy products; beverage products; imported specialties; and fresh produce.
It also supplies various non-food items, including paper products comprising disposable napkins, plates, and cups; tableware consisting of China and silverware; cookware, which include pots, pans, and utensils; restaurant and kitchen equipment and supplies; and cleaning supplies. The company serves restaurants, hospitals and nursing homes, schools and colleges, hotels and motels, industrial caterers, and other foodservice venues. As of February 25, 2019, it operated 330 distribution facilities worldwide. Sysco Corporation was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.