JOB DESCRIPTION
Role Responsibilities:
Deliver the agreed upon new business plan in alignment with the district and/or region’s financial goals
Work with the regional sales leaders on the development of a comprehensive business development strategy
Leverage advanced analytics insights to prioritize opportunities and develop business development strategy
Responsible to prioritize intel opportunities being recommended by other sales team members (processed through Sysco Salesforce platform with leadership approval)
Accountable to build creative and effective sales plan to capitalize on multi-segment opportunities identified by advanced analytics
Leverage the expertise and skills of a cross-functional sales team to quickly address prospects’ unique concerns, build trust, and shorten sales cycles
Coordinate the proposal process for local contracts that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns and objectives
Collaborate with sales team to expand business development efforts, including assisting other sales team members secure key accounts in efforts to achieve annual profit plan
Review weekly, monthly and quarterly sales objectives and results for target accounts and prepare action plans where improvement is needed
Gather information on emerging market and foodservice industry trends to understand the competitive landscape and top position Sysco for increased effectiveness in securing new business
Develop strong working relationships with brokers, distributors, and foodservice industry peers
Record data and activity on prospect accounts within Sysco Salesforce platform
Identify opportunities for promotions, additional services, and distribution avenues that will lead to an increase in sales
Present to and consult with senior level management on trends in the foodservice industry
Attend sales meetings, food shows, customer events etc. and provide feedback
Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements (About you):
Minimum of five (5+) years’ work experience in a sales role with a proven track record, experience in food services industry is an asset
Completion of post-secondary education or equivalent experience, CPSA designation is preferred
Solid analytical problem-solving skills, including familiarity with analyzing reports and deriving insights from data
Ability to express information in terms of profit and loss, food cost and expense ratio
Strong financial acumen and ability to properly plan and execute business plans
Flexible; readily accepts change; open to new ideas
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and influence a variety of key stakeholders
Strong communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with internal and external teams
Ability to understand and manage compliance to contracts
Ability to learn the use of proprietary CRM tools for planning and forecasting sales growth
Demonstrated ability to deliver against deadlines and produce high-quality results (accuracy, thoroughness in the deliverables they are producing)
Business and restaurant operations acumen to manage sophisticated customers
Demonstrated experience with building trust with a prospective customer and securing new business
Demonstrated skills in the area of consultative selling, networking and negotiations
Valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle may be required.
Travel approx. 80%
Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.
COMPANY 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.
Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another
Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions
Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain
Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:
Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups
(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.
This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.
Skills Required
- Minimum of five years of sales experience with a proven track record
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
- Experience in the foodservice industry
- CPSA designation
- Analytical problem-solving skills and ability to derive insights from reports and data
- Ability to understand profit and loss, food cost, and expense ratios
- Strong financial acumen and ability to plan and execute business plans
- Strong interpersonal, communication, stakeholder-management, and influencing skills
- Ability to understand and manage contract compliance
- Ability to learn proprietary CRM tools for sales planning and forecasting
- Experience delivering accurate, thorough work against deadlines
- Business and restaurant operations acumen
- Experience building trust with prospective customers and securing new business
- Consultative selling, networking, and negotiation skills
- Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 80%
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.
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