Route Sales Representative Driver

Route Sales Representative Driver

Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies provides uniforms and related products to more than 400,000 customers nationwide, in virtually every industry. From designing and manufacturing to laundering and delivering, Vestis works with local and national clients to create and maintain a total uniform solution that promotes teamwork and establishes a professional identity. Vestis operates from over 200 locations nationwide.

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

Responsibilities / Essential Functions :

• 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
• Loads / unloads product per company policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Review invoices daily for complete and accurate information and make corrections as needed
• Meet sales goals and promotes overall route growth to enhance profitability
• Develop leads / prospects, calls on prospective customers to solicit business, prepare service agreements, and install new accounts.
• Assists the sales organization with the procurement of additional new business
• Possess a strong understanding of services, policies, and pricing methods and can clearly communicate these to customers
• Monitor customer feedback and handle customer issues in a prompt and courteous manner
• Take responsibility for your personal safety and watch out for the safety of others.
• Use safe precautions, proper tools, and equipment, and adhere to all safe work practices and policies
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities enumerated above.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Working Environment / Safety Requirements / Physical Requirements :

Education : High school degree or equivalent

License Requirements / Certifications : Valid Driver's License (Not CDL), with minimal points / violations in the last three years.

Benefits : 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

Compensation : The hourly rate for this position is $26.15, depending on circumstances including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

Location : Arlington Heights, IL

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.