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Sysco hires Sales Representatives to manage food service accounts across its national distribution network, working directly with restaurants, healthcare facilities, and institutions. The company has a track record of sponsoring international talent for sales roles, including OPT, CPT, and permanent residence pathways for qualified candidates.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco’s World Class Sales Team and explore all the benefits and perks.
Why you should join our Sales Team:
- Competitive base salary, bonus, plus promotional incentive opportunities
- Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA) and cell phone provided
- Career pathing opportunities for both entry level, and experienced individuals
- Opportunity to be part of a purpose driven organization that supports communities and associates
- Specialized sales training
- Individual as well as team-based selling
- Opportunity to learn different ethnic segments
- Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition
- Robust benefits package including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, & 401(k) with automatic matching
JOB SUMMARY
This is an outside sales position responsible for promoting the company's products and services and for building relationships with new and existing accounts. The main focus is to help Sysco customers succeed while achieving sales and profit goals established by the company. This position may require working some non-traditional hours (evening, weekends, and holidays) to successfully meet customers' needs.
Responsibilities
- Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth and special objectives within assigned territory.
- Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals.
- Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.
- Evaluate market trends and recommend products to customers, based on business needs and goals.
- Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided.
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product use.
- Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.
- Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, company meetings, etc.
- Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and client; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms.
- Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order process (for example, out of stock items, special order items, low inventory, etc.).
- Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits, and customer events.
- Attend and participate in general sales and district meetings.
- Engage in ongoing training sessions.
- Assist with the training of new employees as requested.
- Review and analyze daily and weekly reports such as special-order requests, customer bid files, and sales/gross profit margin data.
- Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining sales records, processing credits, and pick-up requests, preparing sales quotes and menu suggestions, and filing reports.
- Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED and 3 years Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience, or equivalent relatable experience including completion of the Sysco Sales Internship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bi-Lingual
- Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, Chef Experience preferred
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
- Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
- Current automobile insurance with the following limits of liability: Bodily injury - $100,000 each person and $300,000 each accident; property damage - $100,000 is required
Requirement
- Pass employment testing
- Must sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement.
- Reside or willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of territory.
Professional Skills
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
- Ability to read, write, speak English.
Competencies
- Building Trust
- Building Customer Loyalty
- Follow-up
- Sales Ability / Persuasiveness
- Managing Work
- Adaptability
- Communication
Are you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco’s World Class Sales Team and explore all the benefits and perks.
Why you should join our Sales Team:
- Competitive base salary, bonus, plus promotional incentive opportunities
- Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA) and cell phone provided
- Career pathing opportunities for both entry level, and experienced individuals
- Opportunity to be part of a purpose driven organization that supports communities and associates
- Specialized sales training
- Individual as well as team-based selling
- Opportunity to learn different ethnic segments
- Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition
- Robust benefits package including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, & 401(k) with automatic matching
JOB SUMMARY
This is an outside sales position responsible for promoting the company's products and services and for building relationships with new and existing accounts. The main focus is to help Sysco customers succeed while achieving sales and profit goals established by the company. This position may require working some non-traditional hours (evening, weekends, and holidays) to successfully meet customers' needs.
Responsibilities
- Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth and special objectives within assigned territory.
- Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals.
- Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.
- Evaluate market trends and recommend products to customers, based on business needs and goals.
- Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided.
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product use.
- Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.
- Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, company meetings, etc.
- Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and client; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms.
- Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order process (for example, out of stock items, special order items, low inventory, etc.).
- Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits, and customer events.
- Attend and participate in general sales and district meetings.
- Engage in ongoing training sessions.
- Assist with the training of new employees as requested.
- Review and analyze daily and weekly reports such as special-order requests, customer bid files, and sales/gross profit margin data.
- Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining sales records, processing credits, and pick-up requests, preparing sales quotes and menu suggestions, and filing reports.
- Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED and 3 years Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience, or equivalent relatable experience including completion of the Sysco Sales Internship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bi-Lingual
- Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, Chef Experience preferred
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
- Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
- Current automobile insurance with the following limits of liability: Bodily injury - $100,000 each person and $300,000 each accident; property damage - $100,000 is required
Requirement
- Pass employment testing
- Must sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement.
- Reside or willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of territory.
Professional Skills
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
- Ability to read, write, speak English.
Competencies
- Building Trust
- Building Customer Loyalty
- Follow-up
- Sales Ability / Persuasiveness
- Managing Work
- Adaptability
- Communication
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Sales Representative Jobs at Sysco Jobs
Frame your degree around specialty occupation
Sysco's Sales Representative roles often involve strategic account management, pricing analysis, and supply chain consulting, not just selling. Framing your degree in business, marketing, or a related field as directly applicable to these analytical responsibilities strengthens an EB-2 or EB-3 petition.
Target geographic markets with distribution gaps
Sysco operates regional distribution centers across the country, and hiring demand varies by territory. Researching which markets have active account growth, particularly in healthcare or education food service, puts you in front of roles where the company has consistent hiring urgency.
Use OPT strategically to demonstrate field performance
F-1 OPT gives you up to 12 months of work authorization, and STEM OPT can extend that. Use that window to build a verifiable revenue or retention record on a specific Sysco territory, which directly supports the employer's case for permanent sponsorship later.
Clarify sponsorship intent before the offer stage
Sysco's recruiting teams vary by region in their familiarity with visa processes. Raising your work authorization status early in the interview process, before an offer is drafted, avoids situations where a regional manager wants to hire you but hasn't secured internal legal approval.
Browse verified Sysco openings through Migrate Mate
Not every Sysco Sales Representative posting specifies visa sponsorship eligibility. Use Migrate Mate to filter for Sysco roles that have confirmed sponsorship history, so your applications are focused on positions where the hiring pathway is already established.
Understand how PERM labor certification affects your timeline
EB-3 sponsorship for Sales Representatives requires Sysco to complete a DOL PERM labor certification before filing the immigrant petition. PERM recruitment alone can take several months, so aligning your OPT or TN expiration date with where you are in that process prevents gaps in work authorization.
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Find Sales Representative at Sysco JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Sysco sponsor H-1B visas for Sales Representatives?
Sysco's primary sponsorship pathways for Sales Representatives are EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visas rather than H-1B. Sales roles in food service distribution don't always satisfy the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies to H-1B petitions, which requires a direct relationship between a specific degree field and the job duties. If you're targeting long-term sponsorship at Sysco, the permanent residence route through EB-3 is the more established pathway for this role type.
Which visa types are commonly used for Sales Representative roles at Sysco?
Sysco has supported F-1 OPT and CPT for Sales Representative roles, giving international students a practical entry point. For longer-term authorization, the company has used TN status for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying business roles, and EB-2 or EB-3 for permanent residence sponsorship. The right pathway depends on your nationality, degree, and how far along the hiring process you are when you discuss sponsorship with the recruiter.
What qualifications or experience does Sysco expect for Sales Representative roles?
Sysco typically looks for candidates with a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, food science, or a related field, combined with some background in account management, B2B sales, or food service operations. Familiarity with the restaurant or institutional food service industry is a practical advantage because Sales Representatives are expected to consult on menu costs, inventory, and supplier relationships from day one, not just move product.
How do I apply for Sales Representative jobs at Sysco?
You can search Sysco's current openings directly on their careers site, but not all postings clearly indicate visa sponsorship eligibility. For a faster way to identify which Sales Representative roles at Sysco have a confirmed sponsorship track record, browse the listings on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for positions where the company has sponsored international talent for that role type. Apply with a resume that emphasizes territory management, account retention, or revenue results rather than a general sales background.
How long does the sponsorship process typically take for a Sysco Sales Representative role?
If you're starting on F-1 OPT, your work authorization begins immediately, but permanent residence sponsorship involves multiple stages. DOL PERM labor certification for an EB-3 petition can take anywhere from several months to over a year depending on audit risk and DOL processing queues. Filing the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS follows, and then priority date availability determines when you can adjust status or apply for an immigrant visa. Planning this timeline around your OPT or STEM OPT expiration is critical.
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