Business Growth Specialist

1 week ago


Lincoln, Illinois, United States Sysco Full time

About Sysco

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution, serving more than 700,000 customer locations worldwide. 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.

Job Summary

This is a professional sales position responsible for improving Sysco's market position and achieving financial growth by executing long-term strategic goals. The Business Growth Specialist will leverage advanced analytics and lead generation while utilizing Sysco's Salesforce platform to negotiate contracts and secure new business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies to meet regional financial goals
  • Collaborate with regional sales leaders to identify and prioritize opportunities
  • Utilize advanced analytics insights to inform business development decisions
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including brokers, distributors, and foodservice industry peers
  • Develop and execute sales plans to capitalize on multi-segment opportunities
  • Collaborate with sales teams to expand business development efforts and secure key accounts
  • Review and analyze sales objectives and results to identify areas for improvement
  • Stay current with emerging market and foodservice industry trends to understand the competitive landscape

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent, and 3+ years' relevant sales experience in a business-to-business professional sales environment
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent educational level
  • Solid analytical problem-solving skills, including familiarity with analyzing reports and deriving insights from data
  • Strong financial acumen and ability to properly plan and execute business plans
  • Flexible and open to new ideas
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and influence a variety of key stakeholders
  • Proficient in Microsoft Applications Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills

About the Role

As a Business Growth Specialist, you will be responsible for driving business growth and improving Sysco's market position. You will work closely with regional sales leaders and sales teams to develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies. You will also be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and staying current with emerging market and foodservice industry trends.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sysco is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.



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