Sales Support Rep DOT at Ben E. Keith in TX

Job Description

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 Sales Support Rep will work primarily in our customer retail locations to ensure Ben E. Keith products are optimally represented and competitively positioned. This position will cover sales routes, complete merchandising activities, and execute shelf resets at retail.

• Fill in for sales representatives as needed in compliance with all sales and GROW responsibilities.
• Execute merchandising activities at retail (build displays, place POCM, etc.).
• Execute shelf resets at retail in alignment with Sales, National Accounts, and Category Management direction.
• Support all sales department activities as required.
• Communicate all sales and merchandising opportunities or challenges to the Sales Support Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned (draft support, special events, etc.).

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Must be Sales Rep Certified (AB curriculum)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to coordinate multiple activities and follow through with commitments
• 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 able to read and write English
• Must be 18 years old or older to apply
• Ability to learn and effectively use the handheld sales unit
• High school graduate or GED required
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license with clean driving record

Physical Requirements:

• 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.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Ability to move products weighing up to 165 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

· 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