Distributor Sales Representative

About the role

Sell food products and supplies to food service establishments in the Kansas City, Kansas area to meet and exceed Ben E. Keith sales goals. Travel to customers’ places of business in assigned territories to ensure adequate inventory and service. Compile prospective-customer lists from newspapers, business directories, and other sources for use as sales leads. Perform daily sales tasks to drive optimal performance and meet goal expectations.

Responsibilities

• Call on food-service establishments in assigned territory
• Maintain customer product and supply levels
• Develop and track sales leads
• Execute daily sales activities to meet performance targets
• Calculate sales figures, commissions, discounts, and volume

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing preferred or equivalent sales experience
• At least three years of food-service sales experience selling to restaurants for a major food-service distributor
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel)
• Ability to learn and use internal sales and CRM applications
• Valid driver’s license with no more than three moving violations in the last three years and no DUI convictions in the last three years

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match plus 100% company-paid profit sharing
• Paid time off and holidays
• Wellness programs, EAP, and educational assistance