District Sales Representative - Bronx, NY/Bergen County, NJ
About The Position
McKee Foods is hiring a District Sales Representative to drive sales growth across the Bronx, Yonkers, Rockland County, and Bergen County. The representative collaborates with independent wholesale distributors and retailers, builds business relationships, identifies sales opportunities, and represents McKee Foods in the marketplace. The ideal residency is in or around the Bronx or Yonkers, New York. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 or more hours per week, with early starts that are often before sunrise. The role involves extensive travel within or outside the assigned district and may occasionally require temporary operation of an open location.
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.
- Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to draw conclusions from data and prepare and deliver sales presentations.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience establishing strong business relationships.
- High initiative, self-motivation, independence, and a goal-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and mobile technology.
- Willingness to travel extensively within or outside the assigned district.
- Ability to operate a box truck weighing more than 10,000 pounds when needed.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- High level of personal integrity and professionalism.
Nice To Haves
- College degree in a business-related field.
- Three years of sales experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) and/or the Direct Store Delivery (DSD) industry.
- Proven experience making sales calls with retailers at the store level and headquarters.
- Ability to complete a DOT physical examination.
Responsibilities
- Foster sales growth through collaboration with independent wholesale distributors and retailers.
- Cultivate strong business relationships with distributors and retailers.
- Act as a liaison between McKee Foods, independent wholesale 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.
- Temporarily and occasionally operate an open location.
- Serve as a professional representative of McKee Foods in the marketplace.
Benefits
- Company sales vehicle provided.
- Cell phone allowance.
- Laptop provided and iPad reimbursement available.
- Business expense reimbursement.
- Competitive weekly pay.
- Profit-sharing cash bonus program.
- 401(k) with matching contributions.
- 19 days of paid time off for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, and other uses.
- Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- Supplemental plans, including life insurance.
- Fully paid parental leave.
- Mental wellness counseling, on-site in Tennessee and virtual elsewhere.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Credit Union.
- Wellness programs with incentives.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
