Independent Distributors / Business Owner

Sell and Distribute Some of the Snacking Industry’s Most Iconic Brands

Independent Distributors / Business Owner in Chicago, IL at Snyder's-Lance, Inc.

Route Description

Route Requirements

• Building relationships with Retail Store Managers ranging from convenience stores to large mass merchants
• Growing weekly sales by building existing customers while securing new ones
• Negotiating and selling additional locations, space, displays, and products
• Delivering premium products to your customers
• Replenishing shelves due to prior day’s sales and adding more locations and displays
• Completing invoicing, responding to billing questions, and reviewing contests and sales and marketing promotions
• Placing orders, reviewing new products, forecasting product needs based on promotions
• Utilizing optional sales support, business planning and actionable ways to grow your premium distribution business
• Attending optional business meetings for education purposes and to learn about upcoming promotions

Qualifications

Independent Distributors come from a variety of different backgrounds. Success does not hinge on a precise work or education background. Below are some experiences that may help you jumpstart your success in this business opportunity:

• Outside sales rep, account manager, account executive, retail manager, store manager, sales and marketing, food or distribution experience
• Strong interpersonal communication, sales, customer service, and negotiation skills
• Ability to secure reliable, food distribution vehicle transportation (Business resource referrals available)

Advantages of Becoming an Independent Distributor

• Financing available for the purchase of a distributorship; (a down payment, calculated based on the Selling Price, is required prior to Closing)
• Earn weekly uncapped % of revenue upon delivery to your customer
• Optional in-market support session
• Established, defined territories varying in size to service, manage, and grow
• Sales promotions, coupons, discounts, and special displays are designed to build relationships with your Retail Store Managers and drive more sales, at no cost to you
• NOT a franchise, you decide how to best manage your business