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Business Development Specialist Manager

Ben E. Keith
life insurance, long term disability, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Missouri City
1 Ben E Keith Way (Show on map)
Mar 15, 2025
Business Development Specialist Manager
Gulf Coast Food, 1 Ben E. Keith Way, Missouri City, Texas, United States of America
Req #9188
Friday, March 14, 2025

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers' expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees-continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

Beverage Careers

Food Careers

The purpose of the Business Development Specialist is to develop and execute a sales and marketing plan that will generate new and profitable sales growth for the branch and increase the company's overall market share.

* Represent Ben E. Keith with professionalism, maintain a positive attitude and follow dress code

* Assist in developing and executing a new sales and marketing plan in order to generate new business

* Prepare written and verbal sales proposals, presentations and reports

* Conduct product sampling and cuttings for current and prospective customers

* Negotiate programs and work with DSR's to identify & prospect targeted accounts

* Must have an expert understanding of the sales process and a collaborative relationship with sales, marketing, purchasing and operations

* Develop and profitably promote menu design to BEK Sales Representatives, Purchasing and customers

* Assist DSM's and DSR's in the sales and marketing of Ben E. Keith products and services

* Other duties may be assigned as needed

Job Qualifications:

* Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications. Ability to effectively present information to vendors and employees in a written and/or verbal format

* Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks, monitoring use of time and appropriately using equipment, facilities and materials to provide timely and quality responses

* Ability to learn and use all Ben E. Keith applications

* Previous experience in a sales related field is preferred

* Knowledge of and ability to competently use MS Office, internet and e-mail; willingness to learn new software as needed

* Valid Texas driver's license is required for driving to perform company business

* Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing; or related experience resulting in equivalent level of knowledge

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

* Short and Long Term Disability

* 401K with matching contribution

* Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)

* Employee Assistance Program

* Wellness Program

* Educational Assistance Program

* Paid Vacation and holidays

* Employee Credit Union


We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled


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  • Job Family
    Sales

  • Pay Type
    Salary

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  • Gulf Coast Food, 1 Ben E. Keith Way, Missouri City, Texas, United States of America

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