Distributor Sales Representative

Ben-E.-Keith; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ben E. Keith is seeking a Distributor Sales Representative - Outside in Manhattan, KS to grow food service sales by visiting customer sites and maintaining product levels. You will generate leads, manage relationships, and execute daily tasks to meet ambitious sales targets.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in food service sales, proficiency with MS Office, and a valid driver's license. Some travel across the territory is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or equivalent sales experience is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of food service sales experience to restaurants.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel and basic internal applications.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record in last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customers' locations in assigned territory to maintain product availability.
• Compile prospective customer lists from directories and newspapers for leads.
• Perform daily sales tasks to achieve BEK sales goals.

Skills

Bachelor's in Marketing

Food service sales

MS Office

Driver's license

Internal systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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