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Distributor Sales Rep. Outside Sales - Lake Charles, La
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An Outside Sales Representative represents and sells products or services on behalf of a company. Recruits new customers, presents information to demonstrate product value and persuade buyers, negotiates prices, confirms sales agreements, and works to meet company sales goals. Meets with customers directly, and travels to generate new sales and maintain contact with customers.
$96,154 / year median in Texas
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Distributor Sales Rep. Outside Sales - Lake Charles, La Ben E. Keith life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), profit sharing United States, Texas, Missouri City 1 Ben E Keith Way (Show on map) Sep 01, 2026 At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong-and our future is even stronger. For more than a century, we've been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas. But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact-because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that's been our promise. The purpose of the Distributor Sales Representative - Outside is to sell food products and supplies to food service establishments in order to meet and exceed BEK sales goals.
- Travel to customers' places of business in assigned territories to ensure customer's food products and supplies are adequately maintained.
- Compile a list of prospective customers based on research from newspapers, business directories and other sources for use as sales leads.
- Perform daily sales tasks to ensure optimal sales performance and goal expectations are met.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing preferred or equivalent sales experience
- At least three (3) years of food service sales experience selling to restaurants for a major food service distributor
- Good computer skills, with ability to use standard Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
- Ability to learn and use relevant internal applications
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts for sales, commissions, discounts and volume
- Valid driver's license with no more than 3 moving violations within last 3 years; No DUI convictions within the last 3 years We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results-driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance At Ben E.
Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.