District Sales Representative - Waco, TX

Job Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective customer and independent distributor relationships.
• Ensure coordination of sales activities with multiple functions.
• Maintain and develop sales accounts.
• Provide input in the development of sales plans.
• Ensure sales and profit targets are achieved.
• Identify opportunities and corrections by tracking product performance of each route in the district.
• Maintain the warehouse areas to meet regulatory and AIB standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field and 2 - 5 years in sales management (DSD / Route Sales) experience. *Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience in route sales in the grocery industry is preferred.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and influence others.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral presentations and in writing.
• Ability to make decisions that effectively impact the business.
• Work requires a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of DSD systems.
• 50% travel by auto/vehicle to customer stores and meetings.
• Work requires the use of computers for email, report generation, and general correspondence.
• Work requires lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Candidates must live in the geographic area to ensure a reasonable commute and access to customers in the assigned district.
• Candidates must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check, as applicable for the role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus 15% Discretionary Bonus
• Car Benefit
• A Full Benefit Packet including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Pay & Schedule

• Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with matching.
• Vacation Pay and 8 Paid Holidays.