Sales Consultant II Framingham/Boston - Hiring Immediately
Company: Guest Supply
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Guest Worldwide is a global collective of dynamic,
industry-leading companies with more than 40 years of unparalleled
experience serving the unique needs of diverse markets in every
corner of the world. From providing full-spectrum hospitality and
distribution solutions at Guest Supply® and manufacturing
award-winning personal care amenities at Gilchrist & Soames, to
manufacturing versatile and innovative product assortments that
create smarter textile solutions at Manchester Mills, we’re proud
to provide products to more than 25,000 hotels in over 100
countries. Guest Worldwide is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco –
an industry leading, global food and beverage distribution company,
employing thousands of employees worldwide and home to the 13th
largest sales organization in the world. The Sales Consultant is
responsible for promoting the Company’s products and services by
building relationships with new and existing customers in order to
become our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner .
This outside sales representative utilizes consultative selling
techniques in order to maintain and grow sales of amenities,
textiles, room accessories, paper, janitorial supplies, cleaning ,
FF&E and MRO products to hotels, management groups and/or
additional markets within an assigned territory. The main focus of
the Sales Consultant is to help the Company’s customers succeed
while achieving sales and profit goals established by the Company.
Sales Consultants receive a base salary with an opportunity to earn
quarterly bonuses based on KPI achievement. Responsible for
maintaining and identifying new sales opportunities within
prospective and existing accounts. Make sales calls and
presentations to develop and maintain a solid customer relationship
to increase sales and category penetration. Phocas, GForce and
Salesforce.com) and sales training resources to effectively target
new prospects and market growth opportunities. Continuously manage
assigned accounts and take corrective action, as needed, to
maintain and improve the overall customer experience. Regularly
consult with assigned accounts as appropriate, including new
products and services, company changes, holiday schedules, product
pricing or information changes and new opportunities. Immediately
notify management if an existing account is in jeopardy of
discontinuing service or issues remain unresolved regardless of
attempts to correct situation. Work with Accounts Receivable to
ensure customers pay invoices within agreed upon terms. Regularly
interact and communicate with various internal departments to
provide vital information that may be necessary for servicing the
customer. This may include advance notification to Merchandising of
changes, increased or decreased product movement, new business,
changes in proprietary product or other related information. Assist
in the set-up of new accounts, including Customer Account
Application (CAA), customer order guides, pricing, order schedules,
files, etc. Coordinate with other departments as appropriate to
meet or exceed customer expectations. Accurately forecast sales
results and trends for a specific territory, group of accounts,
etc. Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing or Business preferred. 3
- 5 years sales experience with proven record of sales success and
history of accomplishments. ~ Experience in hospitality or
supply/distribution sales preferred. ~ Experience in relationship
sales managing new and existing customer opportunities and
up-selling preferred. ~ Experience with trip planning, territory
routing and account prioritization preferred. Ability to
communicate clearly via email and phone and effectively present
information and respond to questions from management and
associates. Excellent organizational and project management skills,
including planning, prioritizing and executing multiple initiatives
autonomously while shifting priorities as necessary. Strong in
person presentation, negotiation and closing skills with customers
and prospects. Respond promptly to customer needs. Solicit customer
feedback to improve service. React well under pressure. Demonstrate
exceptional work habits, including punctuality and consistent
attendance related to job role and customer and all company
meetings, functions and conferences. Ensures work and customer
requirements are covered when absent. Computer literacy, including
familiarity in handling and maintaining a customer database and
skills that include Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Power Point,
and Outlook) and Internet navigation. Familiarity with analytical
software tools and CRM systems. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use
hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and
telephone to talk and hear. This position requires frequent travel
to attend appointments, training sessions, staff meetings, company
events and/or industry or vendor trade shows. May be required to
utilize personal vehicle for business travel that may result in
long periods of sitting. If working remote, must have reliable
internet connection and required software to ensure timely
communications. Also, have a dedicated workspace free of any
distractions, including noise, to participate in customer or
conference interactions in a business-friendly environment.
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