Wholesale Development Specialist - Division 4

McKee Foods • Collegedale, TN

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About The Position

McKee Foods is seeking a Wholesale Development Specialist to join its Field Sales Organization team. The specialist promotes opportunities to expand wholesale distribution through the addition of Multi-Location Distributorships or traditional distributorships. The role also assists Region Managers in addressing Distributor performance issues and restructuring markets.

The assigned location is currently in Division 4, which covers North Carolina, South Carolina, Eastern Tennessee, and Georgia. A qualified candidate would preferably live in or around Division 4 or be willing to relocate. The position requires extensive travel, 80% to 90% of the time. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with other hours as needed. The salaried Grade 9 pay range is $85,400 to $98,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications; actual salaries may vary and may be higher with extensive experience and strong performance.

Requirements

• One to two years of college or proven outstanding ability.
• Three years of experience in this or a related field.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the distribution of McKee Foods’ products.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the business relationship between Wholesale Distributors and McKee Foods Corporation.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical ability.
• Ability to objectively understand conflicting viewpoints.
• Demonstrated excellent relationship-building skills with Wholesale Distributors and McKee Representatives.
• Acts in accordance with ethical standards.
• Proven ability to work with confidential information.
• Ability to plan and implement projects.
• Ability to travel extensively (80% to 90% of the time).

Nice To Haves

• College degree in Business Management or a related field.
• Experience as an Independent Distributor.
• A minimum of five years of experience as a District Sales Representative or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Field Sales Organization with Distributor performance.
• Assist the Field Sales Organization with adding Multi-Location Distributorships and Focused locations.
• Train the Field Sales Organization in Distributor Relations issues, including Location Builder and other wholesale distributor apps.
• Identify Distributor Relations issues.
• Promote opportunities to expand wholesale distribution through Multi-Location Distributorships or traditional distributorships.
• Assist Region Managers in addressing Distributor performance issues and restructuring markets.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program.
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• 25 days of Paid Time Off for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan.
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance.
• Fully-paid parental leave.
• Mental wellness counseling (on-site in Tennessee, virtual elsewhere).
• Health Center and Pharmacy.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Credit Union.
• Exercise and recreation facility.
• Wellness programs with incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Work-life balance and guaranteed time off.
• Long-term job security and career paths.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed