AddressDistributor Sales Rep. - Outside
For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.
Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.
We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.
Beverage Careers
Food Careers
Lawrence, KS
Job Description:
The purpose of the Distributor Sales Representative – Outside is to sell food products and supplies to food service establishments in order to meet and exceed BEK sales goals.
• Travel to customers’ places of business in assigned territories to ensure customer’s food products and supplies are adequately maintained. • Compile a list of prospective customers based on research from newspapers, business directories and other sources for use as sales leads. • Perform daily sales tasks to ensure optimal sales performance and goal expectations are met.
Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing preferred or equivalent sales experience • At least three (3) years of food service sales experience selling to restaurants for a major food service distributor • Good computer skills, with ability to use standard Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel • Ability to learn and use relevant internal applications • Ability to calculate figures and amounts for sales, commissions, discounts and volume • Valid driver’s license with no more than 3 moving violations within last 3 years; No DUI convictions within the last 3 years
Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.
· Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
· Short and Long Term Disability
· 401K with matching contribution
· Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)
· Employee Assistance Program
· Wellness Program
· Educational Assistance Program
· Paid Vacation and holidays
· Employee Credit Union
We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.
Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
Other details
- Job FamilySales
- Job FunctionSales Non-Compete
- Pay TypeSalary
- Employment IndicatorSafety Sensitive
- Required EducationBachelor’s Degree
