Market Development Lead

Sysco is a Fortune 500 company seeking passionate leaders who are ready to collaborate, lead, and bring their best every day! In this pivotal leadership position, you will be responsible for optimizing market penetration and contributing to overall business growth. Food service industry experience a plus.

This Lead Outside Sales role will play an integral role in establishing market presence and delivering exceptional customer experiences for our retail projects in Houston. This position will be held responsible for executing company directives, managing territory development, overseeing customer relationships, and maintaining high service standards.

• Conduct comprehensive market analysis of assigned territory
• Create detailed territory coverage plans and efficient routes
• Develop strategic approach for different market segments
• Maintain accurate territory profiles and customer databases
• Set and track territory-specific goals and metrics
• Implement systematic prospecting strategies

• Develop and maintain prospect lists aligned with market demographics
• Follow all customer qualification criteria

• Maintain regular customer contact through scheduled visits
• Conduct quarterly business reviews with key accounts
• Provide in-store customer advisory services
• Track customer satisfaction and engagement metrics
• Identify and execute growth opportunities

• Follow company safety protocols

• High school diploma
• Submit to pre-employment testing (Drug Screen, Background Check).
• Must sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement.
• Reside or willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of territory.
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to read, write, speak English.

• Restaurant Management, Food service Outside Sales, Chef Experience
• 4-7 years of B2B outside sales

• Valid driver's license with a "clean" driving record (including no multiple DUIs within the last 2 years)
• 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

We offer competitive pay along with performance-based bonus awards and a full range of benefits designed to support your overall well-being—mind, body, and wallet.

If you are a dynamic Sales professional with a passion for establishing market presence and delivering exceptional customer experiences, we invite you to apply for the Market Development (Outside Sales) Lead position. Join our team and help drive our stores success!