District Sales Representative - Cincinnati-East

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance
• Student loan assistance