On Premise Sales Rep

Ben E. Keith; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ben E. Keith is seeking an On Premise Sales Representative in Dallas to establish relationships with current and new customers, boosting sales of BEK products. Primary duties center on on-premise sales and building strong account partnerships.

The role requires 2+ years in Beer/Wine/Spirits Sales or Marketing, proficiency with MS Office, and a valid TX driver’s license. Excellent communication and organization are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in Beer/Wine/Spirits Sales and/or Marketing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) preferred.
• Must be 21 years or older to apply.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to learn and use relevant internal computer applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organized with ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build healthy business relationships and establish good communication with our retail customers
• Work collaboratively with customers to establish their needs and design solutions that fulfill them
• Leverage relationships with accounts to sell in new brands
• Engage in regular call frequency on assigned retail accounts
• Complete all assigned account surveys based on required frequency
• Execute all company goals to enhance the sales, distribution, tap share and POS of all brands
• Maintain product freshness standards in assigned retail accounts by monitoring and rotating stock regularly
• Promote awareness of all Ben E. Keith product offerings and the individual value they provide
• Regularly monitor inventory to ensure proper stock levels and rotation
• Assist with Special Event activity when assigned
• Project a friendly, professional image at all times
• Attend meetings as required
• Maintain and keep clean assigned company vehicle at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Organization

Multitasking

Team player

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

The On Premise Sales Representative is responsible for establishing relationships with both current and new customers resulting in an increase in sales volume of products offered by BEK. The primary duty of this position is On Premise sales.

• Build healthy business relationships and establish good communication with our retail customers
• Work collaboratively with customers to establish their needs and design solutions that fulfill them
• Leverage relationships with accounts to sell in new brands
• Engage in regular call frequency on assigned retail accounts
• Complete all assigned account surveys based on required frequency
• Execute all company goals to enhance the sales, distribution, tap share and POS of all brands
• Maintain product freshness standards in assigned retail accounts by monitoring and rotating stock regularly
• Promote awareness of all Ben E. Keith product offerings and the individual value they provide
• Regularly monitor inventory to ensure proper stock levels and rotation
• Assist with Special Event activity when assigned
• Project a friendly, professional image at all times
• Attend meetings as required
• Maintain and keep clean assigned company vehicle at all times

Perform other duties as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Must be 21 yrs. or older to apply
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) preferred
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Ability to learn and use relevant internal computer applications
• Good oral and written communication skills and participate well in a team environment
• Must be highly motivated and results oriented, with a strong attention to detail
• Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Strong understanding of On Premise beverage industry landscape
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license with clean driving record
• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent preferred
• Ideal candidate has 2+ years’ experience in Beer/Wine/Spirits Sales and/or Marketing

Flexible work schedule to include evening and weekend calls

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs and move products weighing up to 165 lbs.

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positivelyimpact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believeour differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative actionemployer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor