Route Sales Representative

The Route Sales Representative meets our customers needs through up-selling/cross-selling and provides superior customer service through proactively managing all route responsibilities including driving a daily route to deliver products to customers and return old back to facility. Performs other duties as required. Scheduled shifts are ten (10) hours per day, for four (4) days per week. Reports to the District Manager. Classification: Exempt for Base plus Commission routes, Non-Exempt for hourly routes.

Responsibilities

Solicit new customers, up-sell/cross-sell/sample all lines of service or product and ensure a profitable product mix; Actively participate in promotions and contests, training and audits; Follow company policies and procedures regarding installation of new customers, managing customer needs and all aspects of service; Ensure customer loyalty, retention and provide outstanding customer service; Safely operate a delivery vehicle on each trip, following all applicable laws and company policy; Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform regular vehicle inspections; Handle and process customer payments; Keep route paperwork current; Ensure timely and correct deliveries of complete textile loads, pick up soiled textiles and maintain proper inventories in accounts; Service items such as facility maintenance products; Monitor and report competitive activity; Keep service agreements current and renewed; Return from route and off load soiled textiles in the receiving area of facility; Accurately prepare route paperwork and follow check-in procedures; Follow written and verbal instructions and perform other tasks as directed by supervision; May work with and support other service personnel as required by supervision

Requirements

Have and maintain a valid drivers license; Have and maintain a driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding or safety violations; Verifiable minimum one year experience of safe and successful driving; Excellent skills in the operation of vehicles; Excellent skills in customer service and route sales; Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Ability to comprehend and follow direction; Good time management skills; Team player; Recognize colors, sizes and types of product and count, add and subtract accurately; High School graduation or similar experience

Benefits

Commission bonuses paid out based on the total revenue of the route worked; Paid time off; Health and Dental Insurance plan enrollment; Registered Pension Plan enrollment with contribution matched by employer