DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVE
About The Position
BiRite Foodservice Distributors is a third-generation, family-owned company providing foodservice products and services throughout the greater Bay Area and Sacramento. The District Sales Representative promotes and sells the Company’s products and services, builds relationships with new and existing customers, grows territory sales, and upholds BiRite’s business standards. This position reports to the District Sales Manager. This customer-facing role requires travel within and outside the assigned territory, regular in-person customer visits, and safe driving in adverse weather. Applicants must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their district or be willing to relocate. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with Sunday availability required and some holiday work possible. This is a full-time, regular, exempt position.
Requirements
- Three years of outside broadline foodservice sales experience is preferred.
- Valid California driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
- Geographical knowledge of the assigned area.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned district or be willing to relocate.
- Must be able to safely drive in adverse weather conditions.
- Must be able to travel within and outside the designated territory.
- Physical ability to drive extensively, stand or walk for extended periods, lift or carry up to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive typing, texting, and phone-call tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary or hospitality background.
- Multilingualism.
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 customer relationships and provide product demonstrations and promotions.
- Respond promptly to internal and external customer inquiries, orders, and pending items.
- Receive, process, and transmit customer orders.
- Respond promptly to inquiries about past, current, and pending orders.
- Demonstrate initiative, urgency, commitment, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance after completion of the 60-day introductory period.
- Dental insurance after completion of the 60-day introductory period.
- Vision insurance after completion of the 60-day introductory period.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k) with employer matching after six months of continuous service.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Paid holidays.
- Employee anniversary bonus at five-year increments.
- Employer-paid basic life and basic AD&D insurance.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance benefits.
- Profit sharing after one year of continuous service.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Parking and toll reimbursement.
- Paid company cell phone.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
