Job Description

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.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

The purpose of the Healthcare Specialist is to develop and execute a sales and marketing plan while providing nutritional background to assist the sales force to generate new profitable sales accounts and sales growth

• Assist in developing sales and marketing plan in order to generate new business and sales growth
• Manage Menu Manage and Web Menu accounts including training and promoting profitable sales
• Represent Ben E. Keith with professionalism, maintain a positive attitude and follow dress code
• Develop and profitably market We Menu/Menu Manage to BEK DSR's, purchasing and customers
• Provide nutritional information on products and diet restrictions per sales force and customer base
• Promote product lines to increase account sales and access to target account
• Negotiate healthcare programs and work with DSR's to identify prospect accounts
• Understanding of the sales process and a collaborative relationship with sales, marketing, purchasing and operations
• Assist DSM's and DSR's in the sales and marketing of Ben E. Keith products and services

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Knowledgeable in the Federal and State rules and regulations for Long Term Care facilities, Assisted Living, Independent Communities and Acute Healthcare settings.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications. Ability to effectively present information to vendors, customers 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
• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related health field

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

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

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