Beverage and Chemical Equipment Specialist

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.

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The Beverage and Chemical Equipment Specialist is responsible for maintaining current relationships with our existing customer base through the maintenance of beverage and chemical equipment (drink stations, commercial coffee makers, dishwashers, etc.). This position is also responsible for supporting our sales team by providing product knowledge of beverage and chemical items and expanding our customer base through the acquisition of new accounts. 

• Maintain existing relationships with beverage and chemical equipment clients and develop new accounts
• Work with sales team to help develop their knowledge of beverage and chemical items and assist with growing sales
• Install and maintain beverage and chemical equipment at customer locations as required
• Represent Ben E. Keith with professionalism by maintaining a positive and highly motivated attitude and uncompromised character

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
• Ability to operate independently with little to no direct supervision
• Two years of outside sales and knowledge relative to beverage and chemical products
• General plumbing and electrical knowledge required to properly install and maintain beverage and chemical equipment.
• Knowledge of and ability to competently use MS Office, internet and email and display a willingness to learn new software as needed
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license is required for driving to perform company business
• Must be able to pass a background check (MVR and Criminal) and pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must be available to travel as needed to include overnight stays and work weekends as required to maintain and establish customer relationships
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required. 

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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