Route Sales Representative Driver

Description

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.

Overview :

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 :

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age, have a valid driver's license, and 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 Environment / Safety Requirements / Physical Requirements :

Exposure to adverse and varying weather conditions which may include extreme hot / cold temperatures depending on geographical location.

Fast-paced environment sometimes requiring irregular and long hours.

Must be able to routinely lift and maneuver a minimum of 25 lbs. and load / unload product from truck without assistance.

Must be able to occasionally lift and maneuver 50+ lbs.

This position requires bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching.

Education : High school degree or equivalent

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

Location - 5350 S Pennsylvania Ave. Cudahy, WI 53110

Qualifications

Education

Required

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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