Distributor Sales Representative

Ben E. Keith Company; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a Distributor Sales Representative – Outside in Manhattan, KS to drive food service sales and build strong customer relationships.

You will travel to customers’ places of business in your territory, identify prospective restaurants from research, and perform daily sales tasks to meet and surpass sales goals. Ideal candidates will have a Marketing degree or equivalent sales experience, 3+ years in food service sales, and proficiency with Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or equivalent sales experience.
• 3+ years of food service sales to restaurants.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to learn internal applications.
• Ability to calculate sales figures, commissions, and discounts.
• Valid driver’s license with limited moving violations.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customers' businesses in assigned territory to maintain products and supplies.
• Compile prospective customers from research sources for sales leads.
• Perform daily sales tasks to meet or exceed sales goals.

Skills

Food service sales

Sales calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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.

Job Description: Manhattan, KS

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