District Sales Representative - Eastern Kentucky

McKee Foods; Collegedale (TN); On-site; USD 79,500 - 90,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sales vehicle provided

Cell phone allowance

Laptop provided/iPad reimbursement

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Parental leave

EAP

Job summary

McKee Foods, maker of Little Debbie snacks, seeks a District Sales Representative to drive sales in assigned Kentucky districts. The role partners with independent distributors and retailers, fostering relationships and seizing opportunities to grow the business.

The position requires travel and a strong customer-focused approach. Base salary is in the $79,500–$90,700 range with paid time off, benefits and a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Post-high school education or equivalent experience.
• Three years of retail management or sales experience.
• Proven customer service experience across diverse situations.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Proficiency with MS Office and mobile tech.

Responsibilities

• Foster sales growth with distributors and retailers.
• Cultivate strong business relationships with distributors and retailers.
• Act as liaison between McKee Foods and retailers.
• Motivate wholesalers to expand sales.
• Recruit and appoint distributorships.
• Provide orientation for new distributors.
• Manage and develop a sales territory.
• Ensure operation of a company vehicle.
• Submit reports in a timely manner.
• Represent McKee Foods professionally in the marketplace.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Customer service

Communication

High initiative/independence

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

District Sales Representative – Eastern Kentucky

Join 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 Mt. Sterling or Jackson, KY.

District Coverage: Maysville, Harlan, Sandy Hook, and Cynthiana, KY.

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 distributors and retailers
• Cultivate strong business relationships with distributors and retailers
• Act as a liaison between McKee Foods, wholesale 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
• Operate an open location temporarily and occasionally
• Serve as a professional representative of McKee Foods in the marketplace

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 MS Office applications and mobile technology
• 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
• 19 days Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully‑paid parental leave
• Mental wellness counseling (on‑site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits (company‑paid)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

McKee Foods Corporation is best known for its line of Little Debbie® snack cakes, America's leading snack cake brand. At McKee Foods, we are committed to providing consumers with quality products at an excellent value. We hope you enjoy your time browsing our website and find helpful information about our company.