District Sales Representative – Hagerstown, MD

McKee Foods Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 77,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a beloved family bakery as a District Sales Representative, where you will drive sales growth and foster strong relationships with independent distributors and retailers. This role offers a unique chance to be the face of a well-known brand, motivating partners and identifying lucrative sales opportunities. With a commitment to work-life balance and a supportive culture, this position provides long-term job security and exciting career paths. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about sales, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the marketplace.

Benefits

Profit Sharing

Guaranteed Time Off

Health and Wellness Offerings

Long-term Job Security

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience required.
• 3 years of retail management or sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth through collaboration with distributors and retailers.
• Motivate and support wholesale distributors to ensure product success.
• Manage and develop a sales territory effectively.

Skills

Sales Growth

Relationship Building

Retail Management

Data Analysis

MS Office Proficiency

Self-Motivation

Communication Skills

Driving Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

College Degree in Business

Tools

MS Office

Mobile Technology

Job description

District Sales Representative – Hagerstown, MD

Job Description:

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: $77,900 - $88,900/ 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:

• Front Royal, VA; North to Hagerstown, MD; West to Cumberland, WV; East to Charlestown, WV

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 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of one to two years of post-high school education or equivalent experience.
• Three years of retail management or sales experience.
• 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.
• 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.

Job Profile: M00112 - District Sales Representative

MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER