Posted 5 months ago
Sales Consultant I
@ Sysco Canada Corp, Division of Sysco Canada Inc.
Canada
Overview
Sysco Canada Corp is hiring a full-time Sales Consultant I to promote Sysco's foodservice products and services and build customer relationships within an assigned territory. The role involves prospecting, product training, managing accounts receivable and deliveries, and regular driving to customer sites, with 25%-50% travel and possibly non-traditional hours. The posting requires 2+ years of experience and a bachelor's degree or 4 additional years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities:
- Prospect and qualify leads to meet account goals
- Research customer needs and recommend products and services
- Answer customer questions and provide product training
- Manage accounts receivable and deliveries with the credit department
- Drive to customer accounts, conventions and meetings
Requirements summary:
- 2+ years of sales experience
- Bachelor's degree or 4 additional years of relevant experience
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Sales ability and persuasiveness
- Strong organizational and work management skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-18
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Sales |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Vehicle, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | related discipline |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Employee discount, Wellness |
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Sysco Canada Corp, Division of Sysco Canada Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 112 |
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose
This outside sales position focuses on promoting Sysco's products and services, building customer relationships, and achieving sales and profit goals within an assigned territory. This role may require working non-traditional hours to meet customer needs.
Responsibilities
- Prospect and qualify leads based on company account stratification goals.
- Research customer needs and develop tailored product and service solutions.
- Evaluate market trends and recommend relevant products.
- Stay informed about market conditions, product innovations, and competitors.
- Answer customer inquiries about products, pricing, availability, and usage.
- Provide product information and training to customer personnel.
- Drive to customer accounts, conventions, and meetings.
- Manage accounts receivable, working with the credit department.
- Manage deliveries and troubleshoot order issues.
- Participate in company functions, promotions, and customer events.
- Attend sales and district meetings.
- Engage in ongoing training.
- Assist with training new employees.
- Review and analyze sales reports and data.
Skills
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build trust and customer loyalty.
- Effective follow-up skills.
- Sales ability and persuasiveness.
- Strong work management and organizational skills.
Certifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Experience
2+ years of experience
Physical Demands
Requires driving to customer accounts.
Travel Requirements
25%-50%
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.
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