District Sales Representative - South Denver

McKee Foods Corporation; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a District Sales Representative, where you will play a pivotal role in driving sales growth in the food and beverage sector. This exciting position involves building strong relationships with independent distributors and retailers, providing essential sales assistance, and ensuring the successful promotion of delicious snack cake products. With a commitment to stability and growth, this family-owned business offers a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of the organization. If you're passionate about sales and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in account management or sales leadership in food & beverage.
• Ability to develop accounts and build rapport with clients and distributors.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with independent distributors and retailers.
• Assist distributors with growing sales of snack cake products.

Skills

Account Management

Sales Leadership

Customer Relations

Communication Skills

MS Office Skills

Education

Advanced Degree

Military Experience

Job description

Direct message the job poster from McKee Foods Corporation

McKee Foods is a privately held, family-run company. McKee bakes and sells America’s leading snack cake brand, Little Debbie, with annual sales $1 Billion+. The ideal candidate will possess direct-store delivery (DSD) sales growth in food, beverage, grocery, or retail environment as a District Sales Manager, Route Sales Representative, Territory Sales Manager, Market Sales Lead, Team Lead, Merchandising Supervisor, Grocery Manager.

Highlights

• Growth: Company is experiencing record sales and continual growth nationwide.
• Stability: Privately held company, nearly 30% of the workforce has been with the organization for 20 years or more. The company has less than 3% turnover nationwide.
• Values: Faith-based / family owned company.
• Award winning! Best Overall Place to Work, Best Food/Beverage Mfg Employer, Best Industrial Mfg Employer

What You’ll Do As a District Sales Representative

• The District Sales Representative is responsible for customer development, customer relations and communication with independent wholesale distributors and retailers. Provide sales assistance to distributors and assist them with growing sales of snack cake products.

Responsibilities Of a District Sales Representative

• Build strong business relationships with each independent distributor in the district through sales assistance.
• Recruit and appoint quality candidates for distributorships.
• Offer quality orientation to new independent distributors.
• Act as liaison between McKee Foods and independent distributors.
• Develop good relationships with retailers in the district.
• Gain authorizations for products/product lines, space and promotions with retailers.
• Communicate with independent distributors on a regular basis.
• Encourage and assist independent distributors with developing business plans.
• Operate a company sales territory when needed and bring the DSR balance to zero within four weeks of ending the territory.
• Assist Distributor Accounts and Retail Accounts Receivable.
• Comply with FSO practices and procedures.
• Operate a company vehicle on a daily basis.
• Communicate job information to accomplish work tasks.
• Exercise personal safety on the job and demonstrate a commitment to the safety of others and our products.

What You’ll Need As a District Sales Representative

• 2+ years of account management and or sales leadership experience in the food & beverage or grocery industry.
• Territory includes South Denver and West Denver. Jobholder should live in Metro Denver, ideally in the Southern or Western region of the Metro, or willing and able to relocate upon accepting an offer.
• Ability to develop accounts and build rapport with new and existing clients and distributors.
• Solid MS Office Skills.
• Ability to work from home.
• Early riser – days typically start at 4:00 AM
• Advanced degree, training, or military experience is highly preferred.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, Customer Service, and Distribution
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Retail, and Wholesale Food and Beverage