Company:
US2160 Sysco Guest Supply, LLCSales Territory:
US-NJ-SomersetZip Code:
08873Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%Compensation Range:
$76,000.00 - $114,000.00The 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.comWho We Are
Gilchrist & Soames, a division of Guest Worldwide, is a global personal care manufacturer that combines its industry leading hotel amenity manufacturing capabilities with a passion for pure and innovative bath products. We have an unwavering commitment to excellence, environmental stewardship and clean, skin-friendly formulations. For more information, visit www.gilchristsoames.com.
About Guest Worldwide
Guest Worldwide, a Sysco company, is a leading global manufacturer and distributor to the Travel and Leisure industry, providing hospitality products for more than 40 years to over 25,000 well-known hotel chains and independent properties in over 100 countries. Recently achieving 1 billion dollars in annual revenue, Guest Worldwide has grown its business by over 200% in the last 7 years. Manufacturing, distribution, and purchasing resources are strategically located in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, ensuring superior product selection and availability, as well as quick and efficient response to meet virtually every need.
Guest Worldwide is also a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco. Sysco is a 50-billion-dollar industry leading global food and beverage distribution company, employing hundreds of thousands of employees worldwide and home to the 13th largest sales organization in the world. For more information, visit Territory Manager Verbiage
JOB SUMMARY
The Account Manager acts as the primary point person in addressing all customer issues with respect to inventory, shipping, order entry, billing, etc. in an expedient and courteous manner for assigned accounts. In support of the account management team, the Account Manager maintains strong relationships with the property-level purchasing managers and executive housekeepers addressing multiple types of inquiries at the individual account level. This position also provides sales support to Territory Managers and Corporate Accounts as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide information and support on inventory, billing, shipping, placing orders, and follow up for large specialty customers while owning the relationship with the customer at the local account level. Primarily interacts with the local/property-level purchasing manager or executive housekeeper.
- Provides sales support to the Territory Managers and Corporate Accounts team on amenity conversions helping them with Gilchrist & Soames products, samples, information, and inventory position.
- Maintains frequent contact and provides superior customer service, maintains customer data, updates contacts and keeps detailed, and accurate records of all interaction and communication with accounts utilizing Salesforce (CRM).
- Manages and executes the day to day logistics for “specialty account” customers and temporary projects as needed by the Guest Supply or Gilchrist and Soames business units to increase sales.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Experience: Minimum 2 years of successful sales, account management or customer service experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills that build rapport and trust.
- Knowledge of various sales methods and techniques.
- Exceptional communicator, oral and written.
- Pleasant and professional telephone presence.
- Charismatic, warm, friendly personality.
- Detailed oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Proficient with basic computer hardware and software (Word, Excel, Teams and CRM Programs).
- Ability to exercise good judgment, work remotely and make decisions with limited supervision.
- Works well under pressure and balance multiple tasks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS
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. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
- Remote and/or hybrid office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- While this position will primarily work in a remote office environment, very limited travel may be required to attend company events, staff meetings, training sessions, vendor fairs and client appointments.
- May be required to utilize personal vehicle for business travel that may result in long periods of sitting.
- This position may require evening and weekend work depending on business and customer needs.
OTHER INFORMATION
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. We’re 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.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider 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.
Anticipated Close Date:
The deadline may be extended in good faith based on business needs. The posting will be updated when the deadline is extended.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of sales, account management, or customer service experience
- Experience using Salesforce or other CRM systems
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport and trust
- Knowledge of various sales methods and techniques
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Pleasant and professional telephone presence
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to exercise good judgment, work remotely, and make decisions with limited supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and balance multiple tasks
Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.
Sysco Insights
What We Do
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.
