Category Growth Specialist, Produce

JOB DESCRIPTIONRôle:Ce poste de vente est responsable de conclure des opportunités d’accroissement de la pénétration des catégories au sein du district et de développer de nouvelles affaires dans la catégorie des protéines, avec l’objectif d’atteindre les cibles d’affaires assignées tout en rehaussant l’expérience client. Cela se fera en maintenant les certifications requises propres ? l’industrie et ? la catégorie, et en assurant la vente directe des catégories auprès des clients. Les spécialistes prioriseront leur temps, leurs cibles et les efforts de vente en équipe en s’appuyant sur les informations du marché et l’analytique des données.Responsabilités:Élaborer et exécuter des stratégies de vente ciblées par catégorie afin d’atteindre les objectifs d’affaires annuels du district et individuels, en générant une croissance rentable des ventes et de la pénétration ? travers les catégories, les segments spécialisés et la marque Sysco.Proposer aux clients des solutions issues de notre assortiment défini par catégorie, en priorisant la marque Sysco/Sourced ainsi que les offres pertinentes des sociétés spécialisées de Sysco.Exploiter l’analytique des données pour prioriser les opportunités par catégorie.Rechercher, qualifier et traiter activement les principales opportunités de pénétration.Se tenir informé(e) des conditions du marché, des innovations produits et des produits, prix et pratiques des concurrents; partager ces informations avec les clients dans le cadre de services ? valeur ajoutée.Suivre les activités et les résultats, collaborer sur les opportunités et promouvoir la vente en équipe au moyen de Salesforce (l’outil CRM de Sysco).Mettre ? profit l’échantillonnage dans une approche orientée solutions pour conclure des ventes.Fournir une rétroaction aux sociétés spécialisées et ? l’équipe de marchandisage concernant la qualité et l’intégrité des produits, l’assortiment, la satisfaction de la clientèle, la valeur perçue et la concurrence.Développer et maintenir des relations avec les clients, les chefs et les membres des équipes de Sysco.Soutenir l’exécution des stratégies de vente prioritaires par la vente directe et l’engagement des clients et prospects lors d’événements Sysco (p. ex., salons alimentaires, événements sectoriels).Assurer le suivi de toutes les communications et des engagements découlant des rencontres clients.Mener ? terme l’ensemble des opportunités ? 360 ? de la catégorie conformément au taux de conclusion (? closed won ?) fixé.Se conformer ? la Politique de salubrité alimentaire de Sysco et ? ses procédures afin de satisfaire aux exigences en matière d’innocuité, de qualité et de légalité des aliments.Travailler de manière sécuritaire en minimisant l’impact environnemental et signaler immédiatement ? son superviseur tout danger, incident ou déversement prendre son rôle essentiel dans sa propre sécurité et celle de ses collègues et intervenir lorsqu’un danger est présent.Effectuer toute autre tâche connexe.Qualifications:Minimum de 3 ans d’expérience dans un rôle en ventes ou en marketing.Diplôme d’études postsecondaires ou expérience équivalente; la désignation CPSA (ACPV) est un atout.Sens des affaires et compréhension des opérations de restauration pour gérer une clientèle exigeante.Maîtrise de la suite Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).Excellentes aptitudes de communication orale et écrite.Sens exceptionnel du service ? la clientèle, avec capacité ? établir une relation de confiance avec les clients internes et externes.Esprit proactif, autonome, capable d’organiser efficacement son horaire hebdomadaire pour assurer sa réussite.---------------------------------------------------------Role:This professional sales position is responsible for closing district category penetration opportunities and growing new business within the produce 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.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 brandProvide customer solutions from within our defined category assortment with the emphasis on prioritizing Sysco brand/Sourced along with relevant Sysco specialty company offeringsUtilize data analytics to prioritize category opportunitiesActively seek, qualify, and action top penetration opportunitiesBe informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services providedTrack 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 salesProvide feedback to specialty companies and merchandising on product quality, product integrity, product mix, customer satisfaction, perceived value and competitionDevelop and maintain relationships with customers, chefs and Sysco team membersSupport 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 meetingsExecute all 360 category opportunities to the specified closed won ratioComplies 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):Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Sales or Marketing pletion of post-secondary education or equivalent experience, CPSA designation is preferred.Business and restaurant operations acumen to manage sophisticated customers.Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Exceptional customer service orientation with the ability to gain rapport with internal and external customers.Proactive, self-directed, with the ability to structure a weekly schedule to be successful.Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with pany OverviewSysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.With over 57,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion USD.Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2022, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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.Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive success?For more information, visit or follow us at or Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one anotherOur Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutionsOur Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chainHere’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 INFORMATIONThis 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.

Created: 2025-11-20