McKee Foods Corporation
District Sales Representative - Cincinnati-East
McKee Foods Corporation, Loveland, Ohio, United States, 45140
McKee Foods is a privately held, family‑run company that bakes and sells America’s leading snack cake brand, Little Debbie, with annual sales of over $1 Billion. We are looking for a District Sales Representative with a proven record of growth in direct‑store delivery (DSD) sales in the food, beverage, grocery, or retail environment.
Highlights
Record sales and continuous nationwide growth.
Privately held company with less than 3% turnover nationwide.
Faith‑based / family‑owned company.
Award‑winning: Best Overall Place to Work, Best Food/Beverage Mfg Employer, Best Industrial Mfg Employer.
Responsibilities
Customer development, customer relations, and communication with independent wholesale distributors and retailers.
Build strong business relationships with each independent distributor in the district through sales assistance.
Recruit and appoint quality candidates for distributorships.
Offer quality orientation to new independent distributors.
Act as liaison between McKee Foods and independent distributors.
Develop good relationships with retailers in the district.
Gain authorizations for products/product lines, space, and promotions with retailers.
Communicate with independent distributors on a regular basis.
Encourage and assist independent distributors with developing business plans.
Operate a company sales territory when needed and bring the DSR balance to zero within four weeks of ending the territory.
Assist Distributor Accounts and Retail Accounts Receivable.
Comply with FSO practices and procedures.
Operate a company vehicle on a daily basis.
Communicate job information to accomplish work tasks.
Exercise personal safety on the job and demonstrate a commitment to the safety of others and our products.
Qualifications
2+ years of account management and/or sales leadership experience in the food & beverage or grocery industry.
Territory includes eastern Cincinnati; candidates should live on the east side of Cincinnati (Loveland, Milford, Mason) or northern Kentucky. Relocation is required if not in the district.
Ability to develop accounts and build rapport with new and existing clients and distributors.
Solid MS Office skills.
Ability to work from home.
Early riser – days typically start at 4:00 AM.
Advanced degree, training, or military experience is highly preferred.
Job Details
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Sales, Business Development, and Customer Service
Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Retail, Wholesale Food and Beverage
Location: Eastern Cincinnati – Loveland, Milford, Mason; Northern Kentucky – candidate must live in the district or be willing to relocate.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
Student loan assistance
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Highlights
Record sales and continuous nationwide growth.
Privately held company with less than 3% turnover nationwide.
Faith‑based / family‑owned company.
Award‑winning: Best Overall Place to Work, Best Food/Beverage Mfg Employer, Best Industrial Mfg Employer.
Responsibilities
Customer development, customer relations, and communication with independent wholesale distributors and retailers.
Build strong business relationships with each independent distributor in the district through sales assistance.
Recruit and appoint quality candidates for distributorships.
Offer quality orientation to new independent distributors.
Act as liaison between McKee Foods and independent distributors.
Develop good relationships with retailers in the district.
Gain authorizations for products/product lines, space, and promotions with retailers.
Communicate with independent distributors on a regular basis.
Encourage and assist independent distributors with developing business plans.
Operate a company sales territory when needed and bring the DSR balance to zero within four weeks of ending the territory.
Assist Distributor Accounts and Retail Accounts Receivable.
Comply with FSO practices and procedures.
Operate a company vehicle on a daily basis.
Communicate job information to accomplish work tasks.
Exercise personal safety on the job and demonstrate a commitment to the safety of others and our products.
Qualifications
2+ years of account management and/or sales leadership experience in the food & beverage or grocery industry.
Territory includes eastern Cincinnati; candidates should live on the east side of Cincinnati (Loveland, Milford, Mason) or northern Kentucky. Relocation is required if not in the district.
Ability to develop accounts and build rapport with new and existing clients and distributors.
Solid MS Office skills.
Ability to work from home.
Early riser – days typically start at 4:00 AM.
Advanced degree, training, or military experience is highly preferred.
Job Details
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Sales, Business Development, and Customer Service
Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Retail, Wholesale Food and Beverage
Location: Eastern Cincinnati – Loveland, Milford, Mason; Northern Kentucky – candidate must live in the district or be willing to relocate.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
Student loan assistance
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