Distributor Sales Re...

Ben E. Keith; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and Long Term Disability

401K with matching contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Credit Union

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company seeks a Distributor Sales Representative – Outside to sell food products to food service establishments in a defined territory and travel to customers’ locations to maintain product levels and relationships, aiming to meet BEK sales goals.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or equivalent sales experience, at least three years in food service sales, strong MS Office skills (Word/Excel), and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing preferred or equivalent sales experience
• At least three (3) years of food service sales experience selling to restaurants for a major food service distributor
• Good computer skills, with ability to use standard Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
• Ability to learn and use relevant internal applications
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts for sales, commissions, discounts and volume
• Valid driver’s license with no more than 3 moving violations within last 3 years; No DUI convictions within the last 3 years

Responsibilities

• Travel to customers’ places of business in assigned territories to ensure customer’s food products and supplies are adequately maintained.
• Compile a list of prospective customers based on research from newspapers, business directories and other sources for use as sales leads.
• Perform daily sales tasks to ensure optimal sales performance and goal expectations are met

Skills

Sales experience

Numerical skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine. We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

Position

The purpose of the Distributor Sales Representative – Outside is to sell food products and supplies to food service establishments in order to meet and exceed BEK sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customers’ places of business in assigned territories to ensure customer’s food products and supplies are adequately maintained.
• Compile a list of prospective customers based on research from newspapers, business directories and other sources for use as sales leads.
• Perform daily sales tasks to ensure optimal sales performance and goal expectations are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing preferred or equivalent sales experience
• At least three (3) years of food service sales experience selling to restaurants for a major food service distributor
• Good computer skills, with ability to use standard Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
• Ability to learn and use relevant internal applications
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts for sales, commissions, discounts and volume
• Valid driver’s license with no more than 3 moving violations within last 3 years; No DUI convictions within the last 3 years

Benefits

• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Credit Union

Company Description and Diversity

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the contributions of all employees and supports a diverse workforce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor