DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVE

BiRite Foodservice Distributors•San Francisco, CA

14h•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

BiRite Foodservice Distributors is a third-generation, family-owned company that has served the Bay Area since 1966, offering 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, and grows territory sales through new accounts and stronger customer relationships. The role upholds BiRite’s standards in conducting business and reports to the District Sales Manager. This customer-facing position involves regular in-person customer visits, sales and account management, order processing, and travel within and outside the assigned territory. Applicants must live within reasonable commuting distance of the district or be willing to relocate. The position is full-time, regular, exempt, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule; Sunday availability is required, and some holiday work may be required. Salary is $80,000–$110,000 DOE.

Requirements

Three years of outside broadline foodservice sales experience is preferred.
A valid California driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable vehicle are required.
Geographical knowledge of the assigned area is required.
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 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.

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 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 customer inquiries regarding past, current, and pending orders.
Demonstrate initiative, urgency, commitment, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, and 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) and 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, and a paid company cell phone.