Sysco · 15 hours ago
Product Support Advisor - Center of the plate
Suffolk, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expSysco is a leading foodservice distributor, and they are seeking a Product Support Advisor to enhance their protein portfolio. The role involves analyzing product performance, supporting sales staff, and executing category management initiatives to achieve company goals.
Electrical DistributionFood and BeverageFood DeliveryHealth CareHospitalityLogisticsMarketingMeat and PoultryRestaurantsSales
Responsibilities
Execute Category Management and other initiatives within assigned categories
Responsible for Category success and overall Support of Corporate core suppliers
Communicate with planners/suppliers/brokers/sales team/customer service
Manage and promote local assortment within assigned categories to achieve company goals
Manage local supplier and broker relationships
Provide input, support, and guidance to operation company (OpCo) Sales Specialist
Facilitate corporate assortment training at the operation company (OpCo) as required
Conduct local supplier reviews and negotiations using corporate best business practices
Negotiate/secure supplier-funded customer deviated pricing
Facilitate negotiations and management of local Earned Income programs
Manage and review company Earned Income components
Work with supplier Category Captains or Advisors for focus categories as required
Support inventory depletion process by identifying items to be discontinued and assisting in supplier negotiations to return products
Drive results on focus categories and support promotional activities and selling events
Direct line of contact for local sales and communicate with and assist Sales on all issues
New item and Vendor creation
Drive increased Sysco Brand sales
Manage category equities and market pricing to support pricing integrity in conjunction with RevMan team
Collaborate and review Sales and GP results of Market Cost Price changes with Revenue Management team
Provide market commodity/industry news and updates to the sales organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions
3+ years of experience
Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment
Ability to manage conflict and reach quick resolution with facts and dialogue
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to drive positive merchandising change
Ability to work with all levels of the organization and collaborate with dotted line reporting
Ability to collaborate and facilitate timely communication
Ability to work cross-functionally
Proactive attitude to highlight and address issues as they arise
Strong written & verbal communications skills
Strong organizational & planning skills
Ability to execute all Merchandising standard processes
Strong supplier negotiation skills and ability to form a professional working relationship with suppliers and brokers
Strong excel skills
Company
Sysco
Sysco sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (5)
2024 (2)
2023 (8)
2022 (7)
2021 (7)
2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.25BKey Investors
Bank of America
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Hourican
President and CEO
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer Sysco Europe
Recent News
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