Distributor Sales Representative

Ben E. Keith Company; Kansas City (KS); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Ins.

401(k) with Company Match + Profit-Shi

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

Zusammenfassung

Ben E. Keith Company in Kansas City seeks a Distributor Sales Representative – Outside to sell food products and supplies to food service establishments in assigned territories.

You will travel to customers’ places of business to ensure products are maintained and to grow the customer base. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent sales experience and at least 3 years of food service sales, with proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and ability to learn internal applications.

Qualifikationen

• 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 Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to learn and use relevant internal applications.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts for sales, commissions and volume.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Food service sales

Sales prospecting

Sales calculations

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Job Description: Kansas City, Kansas

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 Affne employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.