Route Sales Support Driver

Overview

The Route Sales Support (RSS) Driver builds solid, positive working relationships with customers and is highly motivated to exceed their expectations and requirements. Vestis operates in a very competitive environment and a successful Route Sales Support Driver must be able to balance exceptional customer service with meeting and exceeding individual sales growth goals. As advocates for the organization, Route Sales Support Drivers strive to generate goodwill and loyalty for the organization while performing their work in a professional manner at all times.

• Safely operate a company step van in designated area to provide products and service to a variety of clients.
• Verify daily preventative maintenance of vehicle and maintain proper operator documentation.
• Manage daily route independently to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product.
• Load/unload product per company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Review invoices daily for complete and accurate information and make corrections as needed.
• Meet sales goals and promote overall route growth to enhance profitability.
• Develop leads/prospects, call on prospective customers to solicit business, prepare service agreements, and install new accounts.
• Assist the sales organization with the procurement of additional new business.
• Possess a strong understanding of services, policies, and pricing methods and clearly communicate these to customers.
• Monitor customer feedback and handle customer issues in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Take responsibility for personal safety and watch out for the safety of others; use safe precautions, proper tools, equipment, and adhere to all safe work practices and policies.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope described above.

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license with three years of driving experience, and an excellent driving record.
• Customer service experience with a wide variety of consistent customer contact.
• Strong math and basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated experience selling services/products and generating new business preferred.
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and think quickly to identify/solve customer concerns.

• Working conditions may involve exposure to adverse and varying weather conditions, including extreme hot/cold temperatures depending on location.
• Fast-paced environment with irregular and long hours at times.
• Physical requirements:
  
  routinely lift and maneuver a minimum of 25 lbs; load/unload product from truck without assistance; occasionally lift and maneuver 50+ lbs; bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching.

• High school degree or equivalent

• Valid Driver’s License

Vestis offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and paid parental leave. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401k plan. Employees are eligible for 40 hours of vacation, 3 floating holidays, and 40 hours paid sick time every year. Employees will also receive 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

The hourly rate for this position is $24.80 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

Rockford, IL