District Sales Representative - Lufkin, TX

McKee Foods; Collegedale (TN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sales vehicle provided

Cell phone allowance

Laptop provided/iPad reimbursement

Business expense reimbursement

Profit-sharing cash bonus program

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Job summary

McKee Foods seeks a District Sales Representative to drive sales growth across assigned districts. You will collaborate with independent wholesalers and retailers, cultivate relationships, and identify lucrative opportunities.

You’ll be the face of McKee Foods, motivating distributors and ensuring product success in the marketplace. The role involves travel, managing a sales territory, and coordinating with distributors to expand sales.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 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.

Responsibilities

• Foster sales growth through collaboration with independent distributors and retailers.
• Cultivate strong business relationships with distributors and retailers.
• Act as liaison between McKee Foods, distributors, and retailers.
• Motivate wholesalers to expand sales.
• Recruit and appoint competent distributorship candidates.
• Provide orientation for new distributors and communicate best 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.
• Temporary and occasional operation of an open location.
• Serve as a professional representative of McKee Foods in the marketplace.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Data-driven sales presentations

Relationship building

Self-motivated and independent

Willing to travel extensively

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent experience

College degree in business

Tools

MS Office

Mobile technology

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 Salaried grade 8 $81,100 - $92,500 / 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: Livingston/Lufkin, TX District Coverage Conroe, Cleveland, Huntsville, Lufkin and Nacogdoches, TX

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
• Temporary and occasional operation of an open location
• 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)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

About McKee Foods

Welcome to McKee Foods McKee Foods Corporation is best known for our 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.