Distributor Sales Representative

About the role

The Distributor Sales Representative – Outside sells food products and supplies to food service establishments to meet and exceed BEK sales goals. You will travel to customers’ places of business in assigned territories to ensure their food products and supplies are adequately maintained, compile lists of prospective customers from various sources for sales leads, and perform daily sales tasks to meet performance and goal expectations.

Responsibilities

• Sell food products and supplies to food service establishments
• Travel to customers’ locations within assigned territory
• Maintain adequate inventory of food products and supplies for customers
• Compile lists of prospective customers from newspapers, business directories, and other sources
• Perform daily sales tasks to meet sales performance and goal expectations

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
• Good computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel)
• Ability to learn and use relevant internal applications
• Strong numerical ability to calculate sales figures, commissions, discounts, and volume
• Valid driver’s license with no more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years; no DUI convictions in the last 3 years

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP, and Educational Assistance programs