Route Sales Representative

Overview

Classification: Exempt for Base plus Commission routes, Non-Exempt for hourly routes.

Job Summary: The Route Sales Representative meets our customers needs through up-selling/cross-selling and provides superior customer service through proactively managing all route responsibilities. Performs other duties as required. Reports to the District Manager.

• 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. Performance goals must be met on a regular basis.
• Ensure customer loyalty, retention and provide outstanding customer service. Build relationships, communicate openly, educate customers, manage customer needs and proactively resolve concerns in cooperation with supervision.
• 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.

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license, CDL when applicable.
• Have and maintain a driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding or safety violations.
• Demonstrate excellent skills in the operation of vehicles and have a verifiable minimum one year experience of safe and successful driving.
• Demonstrate excellent skills in customer service and route sales.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to comprehend and follow direction, as well as good time management skills and team player.
• Recognize colors, sizes and types of product and count, add and subtract accurately.

Education
:
High School graduation or similar experience.

Daily, by delivery vehicle within a route.

Operating vehicles on public roads, in and out of customer locations, loading areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, Service Center or depot. Indoor and outdoor areas of a typical industrial facility.

Physical Demands - sitting, grasping, driving, stooping, climbing stairs, moving carts up to 500 lbs, lifting up to 75 lbs, standing, walking, writing, speaking, hearing.

Base plus $250.00

• 401 K Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
• Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Advancement
• Development Opportunities
• Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment

Benefits may vary for positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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