District Sales Representative- Columbus, OH

McKee Foods; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sales vehicle

Cell phone allowance

Laptop provided

401(k) matching

25 days PTO

Health, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave (fully-paid)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McKee Foods invites a District Sales Representative to drive sales growth in the Columbus area and surrounding districts. You will collaborate with independent wholesale distributors and retailers, building relationships and uncovering profitable opportunities.

Responsibilities include motivating wholesalers, recruiting new distributorships, and delivering sales presentations. Travel within the district is required; a company vehicle is provided, along with benefits like health and retirement

Qualifications

• Post-high school education or equivalent required.
• Three years of retail management or sales experience.
• Customer service experience across diverse situations.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to draw conclusions from data and present sales info.
• Thrives in fast-paced environment and shows initiative.
• Experience building relationships with distributors/retailers.
• Independent, goal-oriented, proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in modern business software; willingness to learn Google Workspace.
• Willingness to travel extensively within/outside district.
• Able to operate a box truck >10,000 pounds if needed.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• High level of personal integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Foster sales growth with distributors and retailers.
• Cultivate strong relationships with partners.
• Act as liaison between McKee Foods and distributors/retailers.
• Motivate wholesalers to expand sales.
• Recruit and appoint new distributorships.
• Provide orientation and share best practices.
• Manage and develop the sales territory.
• Ensure daily operation of company vehicle as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with supervision.
• Represent McKee Foods professionally in the market.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Data-driven selling

Strong communication

Team collaboration

High initiative

Travel readiness

Proficiency in Google Workspace

Box truck operation

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

College degree in business field

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

## District Sales Representative- Columbus, OHApply: Collegedale, TN: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 11, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R0034710Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie, Drake’s Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You’ll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you’ll discover a better way to live and work.**Pay**Salaried grade 8$79,500 - $90,700 / year, depending on experience and qualifications. Actual salaries may vary and in some cases may be higher with extensive experience and strong performance.**Schedule**Monday – Friday, 40+ hours (start the day early, often prior to sunrise)**Location**The central location and ideal residency for the incumbent is in or around:* Columbus, Delaware, Marysville, London or Springfield, OH**District Coverage*** Columbus, Delaware, Marysville, London and Springfield, OH**Job Summary** Join McKee Foods as a District Sales Representative and drive sales growth in your assigned district. Collaborate with independent wholesale distributors and retailers, foster relationships, and identify lucrative sales opportunities. Be the face of McKee Foods, motivating and supporting wholesale distributors, and ensuring the success of our products in the marketplace.**Responsibilities*** Foster sales growth through collaboration with independent wholesale independent distributors and retailers* Cultivate strong business relationships with distributors and retailers* Act as a liaison between McKee Foods, wholesale independent distributors, and retailers* Motivate existing wholesalers to expand sales* Recruit and appoint competent candidates to distributorships* Provide orientation for new distributors and communicate best business practices* Manage and develop a company sales territory as necessary* Ensure daily operation and maintenance of a company vehicle* Adhere to established business conduct practices* Maintain regular communication with supervision* Complete reports and assignments in a timely manner* Serve as a professional representative of McKee Foods in the marketplace* Temporary and occasional operation of an open location**Required Qualifications*** Minimum of one to two years of post-high school education or equivalent experience* Three years of retail management or sales experience* Previous customer service experience across diverse situations* Capable of lifting and moving up to 25 pounds* Ability to draw conclusions from data, prepare and deliver sales presentations* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment* Experience in establishing strong business relationships* High level of initiative, self-motivation and independence with a goal-oriented mindset* Excellent communication skills* Proficiency in modern business software and willingness to learn new systems such as Google Workspace* Willingness to travel extensively within or outside of the assigned district* Ability to operate a box truck weighing more than 10,000 pounds when needed* Valid driver's license and clean driving record* High level of personal integrity and professionalism**Preferred Qualifications*** College degree in a business-related field* Three years of sales experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) and/or Direct Store Delivery (DSD) industry* Proven experience in making sales calls with retailers (store level and headquarters)* Ability to complete a DOT physical examination**Benefits*** Company sales vehicle provided* Cell phone allowance* Laptop provided/iPad reimbursement available* Business expense reimbursement* Competitive weekly pay* Profit-sharing cash bonus program* 401(k) with matching contributions* 25 days Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)* Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan* Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)* Supplemental plans, including life insurance* Fully-paid parental leave* Tuition reimbursement* Credit Union* Wellness programs with incentives* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Short-term and long-term disability benefits (company-paid)