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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing or equivalent sales experience
- At least three years of food service sales experience selling to restaurants for a major food service distributor
- Good computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
- Ability to learn and use relevant internal applications
- Ability to calculate sales, commissions, discounts, and volume figures
- Valid driver's license with no more than three moving violations within the last three years
- No DUI convictions within the last three years
What We Do
Ben E. Keith Company is a family-owned, multi-state distributor of fine food and premium beverages. Its Food Division provides broad-line distribution services, while its Beverage Division distributes Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beers, spirits, and wine across Texas. The company has served customers and communities for more than a century, emphasizing quality, business growth, customer success, and employee development for generations.
