High End Sales Rep

Ben E. Keith Company•Dallas, TX

About The Position

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. Position Summary and Responsibilities: The High End Sales Representative is responsible for establishing relationships with both current and new customers resulting in an increase in sales volume of products offered by BEK. The primary duty of this position is On Premise sales.

Requirements

Must be 21 yrs. or older to apply
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) preferred
Basic computer skills preferred
Ability to learn and use relevant internal computer applications
Good oral and written communication skills and participate well in a team environment
Must be highly motivated and results oriented, with a strong attention to detail
Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities
Strong understanding of On Premise beverage industry landscape
Must be able to read and write English
Must have a valid Texas driver’s license with clean driving record
Flexible work schedule to include evening and weekend calls
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs and move products weighing up to 165 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or its equivalent preferred
Ideal candidate has 2+ years’ experience in Beer/Wine/Spirits Sales and/or Marketing

Responsibilities

Build healthy business relationships and establish good communication with our retail customers
Work collaboratively with customers to establish their needs and design solutions that fulfill them
Leverage relationships with accounts to sell in new brands
Engage in regular call frequency on assigned retail accounts
Complete all assigned account surveys based on required frequency
Execute all company goals to enhance the sales, distribution, tap share and POS of all brands
Maintain product freshness standards in assigned retail accounts by monitoring and rotating stock regularly
Promote awareness of all Ben E. Keith product offerings and the individual value they provide
Regularly monitor inventory to ensure proper stock levels and rotation
Assist with Special Event activity when assigned
Project a friendly, professional image at all times
Prioritize multiple, competing priorities
Attend meetings as required
Maintain and keep clean assigned company vehicle at all times
Perform other duties as assigned