John Gilly
Galloway,NJ
Summary
District Sales Manager demonstrating Sysco Core Qualities through customer-first leadership, integrity, and accountability. Shapes the future by developing talent, leading change, and executing regional sales strategies that drive penetration and reduce lost business. Delivers business results through financial discipline, data-driven territory planning, CRM utilization, and sustained sales growth while leading people to high performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
District Sales Manager
Sysco Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered consistent, measurable growth by driving 23% gross profit growth and 20% sales growth in FY 2016 and 13% piece growth with 20% gross profit growth in FY 2018 through disciplined account management and data-driven decision-making.
- Earned multiple Chairman’s Club recognitions across regions, reflecting sustained performance, ownership mindset, and accountability for outcomes.
- Built long-term, trust-based customer partnerships by leveraging culinary training, menu development expertise, and profit management strategies to improve customer profitability and retention.
- Served as a subject-matter resource on Sysco brands, Sysco 360, and market trends to deliver tailored, customer-centric solutions.
- Mentored and trained new Marketing Associates through Sysco’s corporate training programs, accelerating onboarding, strengthening sales fundamentals, and supporting district-level talent development.
- Modeled consultative selling and professional standards, positively influencing peer performance and engagement.
- Actively supported district and company initiatives by facilitating presentations and contributing to trainings at General and District Sales Meetings.
- Partnered effectively with leadership, peers, and cross-functional teams to align strategies, share best practices, and drive collective success.
- Consistently sought opportunities to expand skills, adopt new tools, and support Sysco’s evolving business priorities
Sales Consultant
Sysco Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
01.2016 - 10.2021
Marketing Associate
Sysco Southeast Florida
Riviera Beach, FL
01.2014 - 01.2016
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
North Miami, FLSkills
- MS Office Suite
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Publisher
- Excel
- Adobe Acrobat
- Windows
- Macintosh OS
- Sysco 360
- Sysco Account Center
- PMT
- Sysco Account Manager
- Sysco Information Suite
- Skype For Business
- Zions Bank
- Sysco University
- Sysco Shop
- Bectran
- Social Media
Accomplishments
- Effectively maintained existing business relationships through effective consultation and high level service
- Won FY 2015 Rookie of the Year, Dine Around Promotion, As One Promotion, Winter Wonderland Promotion, and FY 2016 Chairman’s Club for Gross Profit Growth, FY 2018 Chairman’s Club for Gross Profit Growth
- Completed 2018 SURGE Training through Buckhead Pride
- Actively contributing to Sysco’s success promoting and training new Marketing Associates through the corporate training program
- Active participant in the facilitation of company presentations and trainings during both General and District Sales Meetings
- 23% Gross Profit Growth in FY 2016, 20% Sales Growth in FY 2016, 13% Piece Growth & 20% Gross Profit Growth in FY 2018
Awards
Sysco Southeast Florida Rookie of the Year - FY 2015, Sysco Southeast Florida Excellence in Produce Sales Winner – FY 2015, 2016, Sysco Southeast Florida Chairman’s Club Winner – FY 2016, Sysco Philadelphia Chairman’s Club Winner - FY 2018
Timeline
District Sales Manager
Sysco Philadelphia
09.2025 - Current
Sales Consultant
Sysco Philadelphia
01.2016 - 10.2021
Marketing Associate
Sysco Southeast Florida
01.2014 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University