Distributor Sales Rep. Outside

Ben E. Keith; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Wellness program

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a Distributor Sales Representative - Outside to drive growth in food service sales across assigned territories in Florida. You will visit customer locations, maintain product assortments, and pursue new business opportunities with restaurants and food service operators.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in Marketing or equivalent sales experience, at least three years in food service sales, and strong MS Office skills. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing preferred or equivalent sales experience.
• At least three 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or equivalent sales experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong-and our future is even stronger.

For more than a century, we've been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas.

But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact-because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that's been our promise.

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.

• 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.

Job 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

We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results-driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.