District Sales Representative - Ft Worth, TX

Responsibilities

• Manage customer and administration activities in the assigned district to meet customer service expectations and regional objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and independent distributors.
• Coordinate sales activities across multiple functions.
• Maintain and develop sales accounts.
• Provide input for the development of sales plans.
• Achieve sales and profit targets.
• Identify opportunities and corrective actions by tracking product performance on each route in the district.
• Maintain warehouse areas to meet regulatory and AIB standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
• 2–5 years of sales management experience in DSD/route sales.
• Equivalent combinations of related education and/or experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience in route sales within the grocery industry (preferred).
• Effective negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Decision‑making that positively impacts the business.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to communicate in English; Spanish proficiency preferred.
• Basic knowledge of DSD systems.
• Proficiency with computers for email, report generation, and general correspondence.

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Approximately 50% travel by auto/vehicle to customer stores and meetings.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must reside in the geographic area to ensure reasonable commute and access to customers in the assigned district.
• Must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check, as applicable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary plus a 15% discretionary bonus.
• Company car benefit.
• Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Vacation pay.
• Eight paid holidays.