District Sales Representative - Myrtle Beach / Charleston, SC

Gruma, S.A.B. de C.V.; Myrtle Beach, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% Discretionary Bonus

Car Benefit

Full Benefit Packet (Medical, Dental,

Job summary

Gruma Corporation in Myrtle Beach / Charleston, SC is seeking a District Sales Representative to manage customer relationships and coordinate sales activities to meet regional objectives. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business or related field and 2–5 years of sales management experience in DSD/Route Sales; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Candidates must be willing to travel up to 50% by car, have a valid driver’s license, and reside in the district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field is required.
• 2–5 years in sales management (DSD/Route Sales) experience preferred.
• Experience in route sales in grocery industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective customer and independent distributor relationships.
• Coordinate sales activities with multiple functions.
• Maintain and develop sales accounts.
• Provide input in the development of sales plans.
• Ensure sales and profit targets are achieved.
• Identify opportunities and corrections by tracking product performance of each route in the district.
• Maintain warehouse areas to meet regulatory and AIB standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Driving license

MS Office/Email

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

2-5 years in sales management (DSD / Route Sales) experience

Tools

DSD systems

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District Sales Representative - Myrtle Beach / Charleston, SC

This position is responsible for customer management and administration activities in the assigned district to ensure our customer service expectations and the Region’s objectives are achieved.

• Establish and maintain effective customer and independent distributor relationships.
• Ensure coordination of sales activities with multiple functions.
• Maintain and develop sales accounts.
• Provide input in the development of sales plans.
• Ensure sales and profit targets are achieved.
• Identify opportunities and corrections by tracking product performance of each route in the district.
• Maintain the warehouse areas to meet regulatory and AIB standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field and 2 - 5 years in sales management (DSD / Route Sales) experience. *Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered forthe above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Experience in route sales in the grocery industry is preferred.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and influence others.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral presentations and in writing.
• Ability to make decisions that effectively impact the business.
• Work requires a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of DSD systems.
• 50% travel by auto/vehicle to customer stores and meetings.
• Work requires the use of computers for email, report generation, and general correspondence.
• Work requires lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Candidates must live in the geographic area to ensure a reasonable commute and access to customers in the assigned district.
• Candidates must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check, as applicable for the role.

Competitive salary plus 15% Discretionary Bonus, Car Benefit, and a Full Benefit Packet including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life insurance and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with matching. Vacation Pay and 8 Paid Holidays.

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Nearest Major Market: Myrtle Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Florence
Job Segment: Route Sales, Sales Rep, Manager, Sales, Management