District Sales Representative – Allentown, PA

Job Summary

Join McKee Foods as a District Sales Representative and drive sales growth in your assigned district. Collaborate with independent wholesale distributors and retailers, foster relationships, and identify lucrative sales opportunities. Be the face of McKee Foods, motivating and supporting wholesale distributors, and ensuring the success of our products in the marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Foster sales growth through collaboration with independent wholesale independent distributors and retailers
• Cultivate strong business relationships with distributors and retailers
• Act as a liaison between McKee Foods, wholesale independent distributors, and retailers
• Motivate existing wholesalers to expand sales
• Recruit and appoint competent candidates to distributorships
• Provide orientation for new distributors and communicate best business practices
• Manage and develop a company sales territory as necessary
• Ensure daily operation and maintenance of a company vehicle
• Adhere to established business conduct practices
• Maintain regular communication with supervision
• Complete reports and assignments in a timely manner
• Temporary and occasional operation of an open location
• Serve as a professional representative of McKee Foods in the marketplace

Requirements

• Minimum of one to two years of post-high school education or equivalent experience
• Three years of retail management or sales experience
• Previous customer service experience across diverse situations
• Capable of lifting and moving up to 25 pounds
• Able to draw conclusions from data, prepare and deliver sales presentations
• To thrive in a fast-paced environment
• To have a high level of initiative, self-motivation and independence with a goal-oriented mindset
• To have excellent communication skills
• To be proficient in MS Office applications and mobile technology
• To be willing to travel extensively within or outside of the assigned district
• To have the ability to operate a box truck weighing more than 10,000 pounds when needed
• To have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• To have a high level of personal integrity and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree in a business-related field
• Three years of sales experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) and/or Direct Store Delivery (DSD) industry
• Proven experience in making sales calls with retailers (store level and headquarters)
• To have the ability to complete a DOT physical examination

Benefits

• Company sales vehicle provided
• Cell phone allowance
• Laptop provided/iPad reimbursement available
• Business expense reimbursement
• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• 19 days Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Supplemental plans, including mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits (company-paid)

Pay

$79,500 - $90,700/year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 40+ hours (start the day early, often prior to sunrise)