Distributor Sales Representative - Kansas City, Kansas

About the role

The Distributor Sales Representative – Outside is responsible for selling food products and supplies to food service establishments in Kansas City, Kansas. The position involves traveling to customers' places of business to ensure adequate maintenance of food products and supplies, compiling lists of potential customers, and performing daily sales tasks to meet and exceed sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customers' places of business in assigned territories to ensure food products and supplies are adequately maintained.
• Compile a list of prospective customers based on research from newspapers, business directories, and other sources for use as sales leads.
• Perform daily sales tasks to ensure optimal sales performance and goal expectations are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing preferred or equivalent sales experience.
• At least three (3) years of food service sales experience selling to restaurants for a major food service distributor.
• Good computer skills, with ability to use standard Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Able to learn and use relevant internal applications.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts for sales, commissions, discounts, and volume.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with no more than 3 moving violations within the last 3 years; No DUI convictions within the last 3 years.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and sales software.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• 401K with matching contribution.
• Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Paid Vacation and holidays.
• Employee Credit Union.

Pay

Competitive compensation package including base salary and commission.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate travel needs.