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Sysco Corporation

Premium Protein Specialist

Warners, NY · On-site

$88K - $132K/yr

Specialists will prioritize time, targets, and team selling efforts based on market insights and data analytics. As noted in Sysco's Leadership Framework; On-target performance includes exhibiting ...

Sysco

Premium Protein Specialist

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$88K - $132K/yr

Specialists will prioritize time, targets, and team selling efforts based on market insights and data analytics. As noted in Sysco's Leadership Framework; On-target performance includes exhibiting ...

Sysco

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Florida, NY

Specialists will prioritize time, targets, and team selling efforts based on market insights and data analytics. As noted in Sysco's Leadership Framework; On-target performance includes exhibiting ...

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What is a Protein Specialist job?

A Protein Specialist is an expert in proteins, focusing on their structure, function, and applications in various industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. They analyze, develop, and optimize protein-based products, ensuring quality and efficiency. Their role may involve research, testing, and production oversight to enhance nutritional value, therapeutic uses, or industrial applications. Protein Specialists often collaborate with scientists, engineers, and industry professionals to innovate and improve protein-related processes or products. They typically have backgrounds in biochemistry, molecular biology, or food science.

What does a typical day look like for a Protein Specialist?

A typical day for a Protein Specialist often involves designing and conducting experiments to purify and analyze proteins, maintaining detailed lab records, and interpreting experimental data. You'll collaborate closely with research scientists, lab technicians, and sometimes cross-functional teams in product development or quality control. Routine responsibilities may include preparing samples, operating specialized equipment, and troubleshooting technical challenges. This role often requires balancing multiple projects and communicating results clearly in meetings or written reports. The work environment is generally lab-based, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, precision, and adherence to safety protocols.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Protein Specialist position, and why are they important?

A Protein Specialist typically needs a background in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field, along with experience in protein purification, characterization, and analysis. Familiarity with laboratory techniques such as SDS-PAGE, HPLC, mass spectrometry, and software for protein structure modeling is often required, and additional certifications in laboratory safety or relevant methodologies can be advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills are essential for excelling in this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring accurate experimental results, efficient workflow, and collaboration within multidisciplinary research and development teams.

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Premium Protein Specialist

Sysco Corporation

Warners, NY • On-site

$88K - $132K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Sysco rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 321 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Company:
US0027 Sysco Syracuse, LLC
Sales Territory:
None
Zip Code:
14043
Travel Percentage:
0
Compensation Range:
$88,500.00 - $132,700.00
The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.
You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
Position Summary:
This is a professional sales position responsible for growing new business within the meat & seafood categories, 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.
As noted in Sysco's Leadership Framework; On-target performance includes exhibiting the following framework components; Core Qualities, Shaping the Future, and Delivering Business Results.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute targeted meat & seafood sales strategies to achieve region and individual annual business goals, delivering profitable sales growth and penetration across categories, specialty segments, and Sysco brand
  • Identify the needs of customers and prospects to assemble a product mix that delivers solutions and helps achieve business objectives
  • Utilize data analytics to prioritize meat & seafood opportunities
  • Actively seek, qualify, and support top prospect conversion to Sysco
  • Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided
  • Track 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 sales
  • Provide feedback to specialty companies and merchandising on product quality, product integrity, product mix, customer satisfaction, perceived value and competition
  • Develop and maintain relationships with customers, chefs and sales team members
  • Support execution of prioritized sales strategies through direct selling and engagement of customers and prospects at Sysco events (e.g. food shows, industry events)

QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
  • Minimum: High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years of sales experience within a retail, broker, wholesale or distribution environment (deep technical expertise of meat & seafood categories)
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent educational level

Knowledge & Skills:
  • Proficiency in center of the plate (meat & seafood) knowledge and trends required
  • (Internal Certification & External Certification may be required)
  • Analytical problem-solving skills, including familiarity with analyzing reports and deriving insights from data
  • Ability to express information in terms of profit and loss, food cost and expense ratio
  • Strong financial acumen and ability to properly plan and execute business plans
  • Flexible; readily accepts change; open to new ideas
  • Track record of success in the area of consultative selling, networking and negotiations
  • Proficient communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with and influence a variety of key stakeholders
  • Experience building trust with prospective customers and securing new business
  • Strong business and restaurant operations acumen to manage sophisticated customers
  • Ability to learn the use of proprietary CRM tools for planning and forecasting sales growth
  • Proficient in Microsoft Applications Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Proactive and self-directed, with the ability to structure a weekly schedule to be successful
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver against deadlines and produce high-quality results (accuracy, thoroughness in the deliverables they are producing)
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to execute multiple initiatives at the same time
  • Understanding of marketing principles, product lines, ordering procedures and Sysco's credit terms

OVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.
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. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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