McKee Foods Corporation

Best known for Little Debbie snack cakes, America's leading snack cake brand, Sunbelt Bakery granola products, and Drake's Cakes, McKee Foods Corporation is seeking candidates for a District Sales Representative position.. Operate and develop a company sales territory, when needed. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others including one-on-one discussions and speaking before groups of customers or coworkers. At least 3 years sales experience in consumer packaged goods and/or DSD. Company sales vehicle provided

district sales representative

Job Summary Work with independent wholesale distributors and retailers to grow sales in the districtBuild strong business relationships with independent wholesale distributors and retailersIdentify and pursue sales opportunitiesPresent sales opportunities and results to wholesale distributors and retailer managementAct as liaison on behalf of McKee Foods to both the wholesalers and retailersEncourage existing wholesalers to grow sales through the addition of sales vehicles and employeesRecruit and appoint quality candidates to distributorshipsOffer and provide orientation to new independent wholesale distributorsDeliver timely and accurate business information to independent distributors, and retailersCommunicate and demonstrate best business practices to independent distributorsOperate and develop a company sales territory, when neededOperate and properly maintain a company vehicle on a daily basisComply with established practices and procedures for conducting businessRegularly maintain effective communication with supervisionComplete reports and assignments on timeAppropriately represent McKee Foods within the marketplaceStart the day early, most days prior to sunriseRequired QualificationsOne to two years of post-high school education, or equivalent experienceAt least 3 years retail management or sales experienceDemonstrated excellence at achieving goals and executing company and/or sales strategyDemonstrated leadership and motivation skillsFlexibility to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple demandsExperience building strong business relationshipsDemonstrated high level of initiative and self motivation and a high level of independence requiredGoal oriented with experience setting and achieving challenging goalsDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others including one-on-one discussions and speaking before groups of customers or coworkersExperience providing customer service in a variety of situationsExperience analyzing business information, drawing conclusions from data, and preparing and making sales presentationsDemonstrated ability to solve problems, make decisions and seek out appropriate assistanceDemonstrated ability to plan each day to maximize time accomplishing measurable resultsExperience working as part of a team and assisting othersSolid MS Office skills using Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint; proficient with mobile technology applicationsAble and willing to travel extensively within assigned districtAble and willing to travel and work outside of assigned district for multiple days at a time when neededAble and willing to operate a vehicle weighing more than 10,000 pounds when neededMust have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving recordAble to frequently lift and move up to 25 poundsAble to maintain a home officeDemonstrate a high level of personal integrity and commitment to follow McKee Foods’ guiding valuesPreferred QualificationsBusiness-related college degreeAt least 3 years sales experience in consumer packaged goods and/or DSDExperience making sales calls with retailers, both at store level and headquartersCurrently reside in the advertised geographical sales locationAble to complete a Department of Transportation (DOT) physicalBenefitsCompany sales vehicle providedCell phone allowanceLaptop provided/iPad reimbursement availableBusiness expense reimbursement401(k) with matching contributionsHealth insurance, including prescription drug planDental insuranceVision care planLife insurancePaid time off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)Direct deposit payrollCredit UnionProfit-sharing programLimited relocation assistance

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