Distributor Sales Representative

Distributor Sales Representative - Joplin, MOReady to take your sales career to the next level?Ben E. Keith is looking for a driven, energetic Distributor Sales Representative to grow our foodservice business. In this role, you'll build strong customer relationships, uncover new sales opportunities, and help foodservice establishments keep the products and supplies they need to succeed.What You'll Do

Build Customer Relationships: Travel throughout your assigned territory to visit customers, understand their needs, and make sure they have the food products and supplies they need.Grow the Business: Identify and pursue new customers by researching local businesses, directories, newspapers, and other sources to develop strong sales leads.Drive Sales: Manage daily sales activities, follow up on opportunities, and consistently work toward-and exceed-sales goals.Be a Trusted Partner: Deliver excellent service while helping customers find the right products and solutions for their businesses.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Marketing preferred, or equivalent sales experienceAt least 3 years of foodservice sales experience, preferably selling to restaurants for a major foodservice distributorStrong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and ExcelAbility and willingness to learn and use internal business applicationsComfortable working with numbers, including sales, commissions, discounts, and volume calculationsValid driver's license with no more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 yearsNo DUI convictions within the past 3 years

Why This Role?If you're competitive, customer-focused, and energized by the opportunity to grow a territory, this is a chance to make a real impact. Bring your sales skills, build lasting customer relationships, and help BEK continue to grow.