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JOB SUMMARY This position carries out and achieves a sales plan assigned by the Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) company. This individual achieves maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration with an assigned territory by effectively selling the companyu2019s products. He/she promote, sell, secures orders from existing and prospective customers through a relationship approach. This role demonstrates products and services to existing/potential customers and assists them in selecting those best suited to their needs. Territory - Phoenix, Gilbert, Tucson AZ RESPONSIBILITIES + Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned territory to generate new business for the Sysco Specialty Meat Group's (SSMG) products and services. + Make in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers. + Taking customer orders with SSMG goals in mind: sales and GP/Stop maximization. + Participate, review and oversee input of orders for customers via communication with inside sales partners. + React timely to customer problems and needs. + Review daily out of stocks, shortages, transportations issues and implement solutions quickly. + Review, analyze and react to daily/weekly sales and margin reports looking for improvement opportunities. + Keep abreast of product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, trends and who the other distributors/sales organizations are in your market. + Participate in Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) training and customer events. Participate in Sales meetings held by Sysco Sales leaders. + Develop a relationship with accounts payable (A/P) contact at every account. + Participate and coordinate communication between them and SSMG account receivable manager/representative. + Implement u201dAsk Early and Oftenu201d to control days sales outstanding (DSOs) and know signs to know when to say u201cNo Ship or Cash on Delivery (COD)u201d. + Update bid files, customer profiles, and customer call sheets to ensure proper pricing and accuracy of needed items-thus reducing costly credits and returns. QUALIFICATIONS Education + High School diploma + Preferred: 4-year degree in culinary arts, business, marketing, agriculture/animal science or related studies Experience + 2-year prior food service and/or sales background strongly preferred. + Experience in meat protein sales