Account Executive

at  SYSCO FOOD SERVICES

Mount Pearl, NL A1N 4P5, Canada -

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Immediate05 Feb, 2025Not Specified06 Nov, 20241 year(s) or aboveNutrition,Teamwork,Microsoft Word,Secondary Education,Disabilities,Excel,Trusted Business Partner,Employment Equity,Powerpoint,Customer Loyalty,Computer Skills,Access,ResumeNoNo
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Description:

Account Executive, National Sales *bilingual is considered an asset
Reports To
Manager, National Sales – Healthcare & Senior Living
Location
NL, NB, NS, PE
Type
Salary, Full-Time
Closing Date
November 18, 2024

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in related industry/field, food service experience is an asset
  • Post-secondary education in Business, Nutrition, Hotel/Restaurant or Marketing/Sales preferred, combination of experience and education considered
  • Ability to build customer loyalty by developing productive customer relationships.
  • A client service and sales focus; confidentiality, integrity and respect in all interactions.
  • Must possess excellent computer skills and have a working knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Valid driver’s license in good standing with access to a vehicle is required.
  • Frequent local travel and overnight travel required (up to 10%)
    Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.
    External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careers
    Sysco’s Values: Integrity | Excellence | Teamwork | Inclusiveness | Responsibility
    Sysco’s Vision is to be our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner.
    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 expectations.
    Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

Responsibilities:

ROLE:

The purpose of this job is to increase National Sales growth and profitability in the Healthcare & Senior Living segment of our business. This will be achieved by identifying ideal opportunities for growth, participation in business reviews, conducting analysis, and showcasing products that improve customers’ bottom line. Order processing and maintenance of existing Healthcare and Senior Living customers and development of new business to support department and territory sales objectives. The Healthcare and Senior Living Account Executive is responsible for building and maintaining a profitable territory within a market segment and ensuring that each customer’s unique needs are met.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and maintain close relationships with healthcare and senior living accounts. This includes routine visits to customers’ sites, regular communication with customers, and identifying and anticipating customers’ needs in accordance with customer contract/agreement.
  • Work with customers to determine sales growth opportunities, including line growth, Sysco brand penetration and new product opportunities.
  • Manage and monitor customer contracts regarding purchasing and service agreements.
  • Monitor proprietary SKU’s and promotional items ensuring adequate inventory and minimum movement requirements.
  • Work with customers to clear slow moving or dead inventory
  • Work with merchandising department to communicate upcoming promotional inventory, new listings, increased/decreased inventory pulls and plans for slow moving/ dead inventory.
  • Communicate with contacts to advise of bid changes and pricing inaccuracies
  • Work in concert with transportation department to determine best options for delivery windows, prospective night drop locations and communicating customer concerns.
  • Manage a variety of customer relationships, including individual site, head office, and group purchase organization
  • Encourage customers to attend corporate business reviews, share purchase history, and explore product opportunities
  • Identify operational inefficiencies by balancing work week, limiting same day/off day deliveries, assessing back orders, reducing deliveries and increasing order size.
  • Design and manage special promotions to ensure communication is distributed to customers and product is shipped according to schedule
  • Liaise with National Sales Canada VP National Account’s/National Account Manager’s where appropriate
  • 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.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:1.0Max:6.0 year(s)

Marketing/Advertising/Sales

Sales / BD

Sales

Diploma

Business nutrition hotel/restaurant or marketing/sales preferred combination of experience and education considered

Proficient

1

Mount Pearl, NL A1N 4P5, Canada