Regional Category Growth Specialist, COP
At a glance
Mid-level Growth Marketing role at Sysco. Sysco Toronto · full-time · CA$72,000–CA$90,000 base.
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build category sales plans that deliver district and personal goals across specialty segments and Sysco brands
- Use analytics to find high-potential category gaps, then qualify and pursue those customer opportunities
- Present assortment-based solutions, sampling and specialty offerings to close category sales
- Record activity in Salesforce, share market intelligence and coordinate opportunities through team selling
- Maintain customer, chef and internal relationships while following through on meeting commitments
What you bring
- At least three years in sales or marketing, with post-secondary education or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite at an intermediate level
- A valid driver’s licence in good standing and access to a vehicle
- Strong commercial judgment and the interpersonal ability to work effectively with customers and teams
Who this fits
You’ll suit a mid-level sales professional who can combine direct customer selling with data-led opportunity prioritization. The role is based at Sysco Toronto and includes customer and prospect engagement at food shows and industry events. A CPSA designation is preferred, and the stated base range is CAD72,000 to CAD90,000 with incentive eligibility.
From the employer
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a professional sales position responsible for closing district category penetration opportunities and growing new business within category, with the expectation of achieving assigned business goals while enhancing the customer experience. This will be accomplished through maintaining industry and category specific certification status and direct selling of categories to customers. Specialists will prioritize time, targets, and team selling efforts based on market insights and data analytics.
Pay Range: CAD72,000 - CAD90,000. This job is also incentive eligible
Role Responsibilities:
Develop and execute targeted category sales strategies to achieve district and individual annual business goals, delivering profitable sales growth and penetration across categories, specialty segments, and Sysco brand
Provide customer solutions from within our defined category assortment with the emphasis on prioritizing Sysco brand/Sourced along with relevant Sysco specialty company offerings
Utilize data analytics to prioritize category opportunities
Actively seek, qualify, and action top penetration opportunities
Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided
Track activities and results, collaborate on opportunities, and champion the team selling process through use of Salesforce (Sysco’s CRM tool)
Leverage sampling in a solutions-oriented manner to close sales
Provide feedback to specialty companies and merchandising on product quality, product integrity, product mix, customer satisfaction, perceived value and competition
Develop and maintain relationships with customers, chefs and Sysco team members
Support execution of prioritized sales strategies through direct selling and engagement of customers and prospects at Sysco events (e.g. food shows, industry events)
Follow-up on all communications and commitments resulting from customer meetings
Execute all 360 category opportunities to the specified closed won ratio.
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):
3 years or more experience in a Sales or Marketing role
Completion of post-secondary education or equivalent experience
CPSA designation is preferred.
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite
Valid driver’s license in good standing with access to a vehicle is required.
Demonstrate a high level of business acumen and interpersonal savvy.
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
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