Distributor Sales Rep. Outside-Meridian, MS 10381

Distributor Sales Representative

This is a job for a Distributor Sales Representative. Outside position with a company located in the Meridian, MS area. Job Summary : 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.

Benefits : 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.