Sysco
Sysco
Sysco is a global foodservice distributor that helps restaurants, healthcare and educational institutions, hotels, and other meal providers source the products and supplies they need to operate. Its offering spans food, equipment, and hospitality supplies, supported by a workforce of more than 76,000 colleagues and a worldwide distribution network. Sysco also works on sustainability and community initiatives, including partnerships with food banks and support for farm-to-table efforts, while serving as a supply-chain partner to customers across the foodservice and hospitality sectors.

Sales Administrative Assistant - Philadelphia (Onsite)

Support Sysco’s Philadelphia sales leadership with executive administration and customer engagement coordination. Manage meetings, travel, correspondence, CRM records, reports, payroll deductions, and promotional materials.

Description

  • Provide clerical support to the Vice President of Sales for local sales operations
  • Help expand customer service channel options through Customer Engagement initiatives
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, and other documents in Microsoft Office
  • Manage the Vice President of Sales’ email correspondence
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and hotel bookings for sales employees
  • Process hotel-room payroll deductions in accordance with company policy
  • Provide administrative support for food shows and sales meetings
  • Handle company donation requests and related correspondence
  • Screen incoming calls and relay messages to the Vice President of Sales
  • Maintain files and local customer information in Sysco 360 CRM
  • Research information using CRT or PC systems
  • Prepare and distribute promotional reports
  • Purchase supplies for the Sales Department
  • Coordinate the scheduling, preparation, and attendance of DSM meetings, sales meetings, and food shows
  • Gather, organize, and distribute point-of-sale materials and flyers
  • Produce Business Objects tracking and commission reports
  • Build and update promotional tracking spreadsheets
  • Assist with reception, supply ordering, and other administrative duties as business needs require

Requirements

  • High school education is required
  • 1–2 years of related administrative experience supporting an executive-level supervisor
  • Strong computer proficiency with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills
  • Accurate typing speed of at least 50 words per minute
  • Familiarity with Sysco sales processes, organizational structure, and product categories is preferred
  • A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education is preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
  • Professional, composed, and diplomatic approach when working under pressure
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting
  • Proven ability to plan and organize work activities
  • Ability to analyze and distribute forms
  • Efficient time management and adherence to procedures and policies
  • Effective problem-solving skills
  • Experience with alphabetical, numerical, and chronological filing systems
  • Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; calculate rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret bar graphs
  • Ability to proofread and correct English spelling and grammar in documents
  • Adaptable, creative, and willing to learn
  • Ability to protect confidential information with integrity and discretion
  • Current authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

  • Eligibility for Sysco’s benefits program, with plan details available at SyscoBenefits.com

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