District Sales Representative

Birite•East Bay, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BiRite Foodservice Distributors is a third-generation, family-owned company offering a Complete Foodservice Solution with unsurpassed service throughout the greater Bay Area and Sacramento. Since 1966, BiRite has focused on being the best foodservice partner, committed to serving the community with quality products, timely deliveries, and competitive pricing. The District Sales Representative plays a critical role in promoting and selling the Company’s products and services, building relationships with new and existing customers, and growing territory sales. The role involves upholding BiRite’s standards in conducting business and reporting to the District Sales Manager.

Requirements

3 years of outside broadline foodservice sales experience, preferred.
Must have a valid CA driver’s license, car insurance and reliable vehicle.
Geographical knowledge of the area assigned is required.
Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Applicants must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to the district they are applying to, or be willing to relocate.

Nice To Haves

Culinary and hospitality background is a plus.
Multilingualism is a plus.

Responsibilities

Achieve sales goals and objectives established by the Company.
Open new accounts and conduct cold calls.
Manage, grow, and maintain existing accounts.
Conduct regular in-person visits to build and maintain relationships, product demos and promotions.
Timely response to both internal & external customers on inquiries, orders or pending items.
Receive, process, and transmit customer orders.
Promptly respond to inquiries from customers that can include past, current, and pending orders.
Demonstrated initiative, urgency, commitment, and ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (after completion of 60-day introductory period)
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with Employer Matching (after 6 months of continuous service)
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Employee Anniversary Bonus (5-year increments)
Employer-Paid Basic Life and Basic AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Benefits
Profit Sharing (after 1 year of continuous service)
Mileage Reimbursement, Parking and Toll Reimbursement, Paid Company Cell phone