Job Description

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.

Distributor Sales Representative – Wichita, KS

Ready to take your sales career to the next level?

Ben E. Keith is looking for a driven, energetic Distributor Sales Representative to grow our foodservice business. In this role, you’ll build strong customer relationships, uncover new sales opportunities, and help foodservice establishments keep the products and supplies they need to succeed.

What You’ll Do

• Build Customer Relationships: Travel throughout your assigned territory to visit customers, understand their needs, and make sure they have the food products and supplies they need.
• Grow the Business: Identify and pursue new customers by researching local businesses, directories, newspapers, and other sources to develop strong sales leads.
• Drive Sales: Manage daily sales activities, follow up on opportunities, and consistently work toward—and exceed—sales goals.
• Be a Trusted Partner: Deliver excellent service while helping customers find the right products and solutions for their businesses.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing preferred, or equivalent sales experience
• At least 3 years of foodservice sales experience, preferably selling to restaurants for a major foodservice distributor
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability and willingness to learn and use internal business applications
• Comfortable working with numbers, including sales, commissions, discounts, and volume calculations
• Valid driver’s license with no more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years
• No DUI convictions within the past 3 years

Why This Role?

If you’re competitive, customer-focused, and energized by the opportunity to grow a territory, this is a chance to make a real impact. Bring your sales skills, build lasting customer relationships, and help BEK continue to grow.

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.