Distributor Sales Rep. Outside - Joplin, MO

Ben E. Keith Company•Joplin, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Distributor Sales Representative – Outside at Ben E. Keith Company is responsible for selling food products and supplies to food service establishments within assigned territories. The primary goal is to meet and exceed BEK sales goals. This role involves traveling to customer locations to ensure their food products and supplies are adequately maintained and compiling lists of prospective customers from various sources to generate sales leads. Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution for over a century, dedicated to the growth and success of its business, customers, and employees, with a commitment to quality since 1906.

Requirements

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

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.