Distributor Sales Rep. Outside Sales - Lafayette, La

Ben E Keith Co • Lafayette, LA

44d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Distributor Sales Representative - Outside is to sell food products and supplies to food service establishments in order to meet and exceed BEK sales goals. Travel to customers' places of business in assigned territories to ensure customer's 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
• Ability to learn and use relevant internal applications
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts for sales, commissions, discounts and volume
• Valid driver's license with no more than 3 moving violations within last 3 years
• No DUI convictions within the last 3 years

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing preferred

Responsibilities

• Sell food products and supplies to food service establishments
• Travel to customers' places of business in assigned territories to ensure customer's 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees