District Sales Representative Florence, Newport Oregon and surrounding area.

McDonald Wholesale is proud to say that we are "Oregon's largest independent food service provider". Our employees are valued, respected and appreciated for their professionalism, skills, knowledge and the diverse backgrounds they bring to McDonald Wholesale.

We provide an environment that supports employee growth and a place where individuals can still make a difference and be recognized.

McDonald Wholesale Co. offers a full benefit package that includes :

Employee Assistance Program

Oregon Paid Leave

Short term disability

Employee Discount

Life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

MERP Reimbursement

Competitive Wages

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement Plans

Compensation / Schedule :

This is an exempt status, non-union position and paid a monthly base PLUS commission.

Responsibilities (See full job description for more details) :

• Open and develop new accounts (90% of the time spent in the field).
• Visit customers on a daily basis build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Process and do maintenance (add-ons, deletions, and substitutions) on customer's orders.
• Provide knowledge and solution of our products, services, and added benefits to meet the customer's needs.
• Prospect for new customers and keep DSM informed on progress.
• Answer customers inquiries relating to product information, pricing, delivery times, inventory on hand and general company information.
• Communicate with credit department to keep customers within the credit terms granted by the Company.
• Participate in sales meetings, food shows, and trade shows in order to promote sales, increase product knowledge, and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Represent the Company is a positive and professional manner.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Job Qualifications

We are looking for quality, motivated employees with serious ambition, who has what it takes to close sales and increase our market share. In addition :

• 2 years of broad line food service distribution OUTSIDE sales experience is preferred.
• 2 years prior experience in "cold calling" in applicable industry fields such as beverages, chemicals, restaurant equipment, etc.

or culinary / restaurant management experience.

• Associates Degree or equivalent from 2 year college in Business, Marketing, Hospitality or Culinary Arts.
• Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with basic Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must have a valid Driver's License, good driving record, and reliable personal transportation as position requires significant local travel to current and prospective customers.
• Strong verbal communication required with customers as well as the inside sales team and sales management.
• Able to read, write, speak English.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours (evening, week-end, holiday) on occasion, in order to meet customers' needs.
• Acute organization skills to meet constant deadlines.
• Attention to detail and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Great customer service skills.
• Communicates openly and accepts feedback.

We are a Drug Free Workplace.

Applicants will be required to take a pre-employment drug test, physical and background check upon job offer.

McDonald Wholesale is an equal opportunity employer. McDonald Wholesale does not discriminate on the basis of race / color / religion / sex / national origin / veteran / disability / age / sexual orientation / gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law

Food Allergy Notice :

Please be advised, the following food products are carried in our warehouse : Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soybeans, Peanuts, Tree-Nuts, Fish and Shellfish

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Last updated : 2024-04-30