Carvel Route Sales Representative (Allentown, PA Based)

About the position

As a Carvel Relief RSR, you will be fully responsible for the direct store delivery of quality products to our supermarket accounts. This includes all aspects of store and customer service, product handling and transportation, merchandising, and communication. This position will be covering for scheduled vacations, unexpected absences and additional route coverage. Key goals include sales volume, as measured on a per-store average basis, as well as overall sales in the market area, and customer service and retention.

Responsibilities

• Sells all products into all accounts, as appropriate, and accurately implements Carvel pricing strategies, including promotional pricing.
• Sells the Carvel program to new accounts.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with supermarket personnel, resolving product or service problems promptly and ensuring excellent customer relations.
• Executes merchandising standards and objectives at specific accounts. Increases sales through promotions and displays.
• Maintains an accurate record of all transactions using hand-held computer units.
• Performs preventive maintenance on supermarket freezers.
• Manages and accurately tracks inventory.
• Ensures safety completing pre-trip safety and maintenance inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Loads and unloads product from delivery truck.
• Rotate product and maintain supermarket Carvel freezers in a neat manner.
• Maintains regular communication with Manufacturing.
• Working with District Sales Manager, uses data to accurately forecast sales.
• Maintains accurate records by completing product ordering and other paperwork.

Requirements

• Experienced (2+ years) in grocery, retail, food service or related industries in a direct sales, customer service, delivery, or other related position - Direct Store Delivery sales positions preferred.
• Prefer valid CDL class B License (Must obtain CDL class B License within 30 days of employment) and a clean driving record.
• Self-motivated, able to take initiative in decision making.
• Punctual and reliable in their work attendance.
• Professional and with organizational and communication skills.
• Possess solid general computer, math, and analysis skills.
• 21 years or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Willing and able to travel overnight out of town up to 75% of the time.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health & financial benefits
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning support
• Flexible work policy
• Associate resource groups
• Volunteering & community impact opportunities
• Holiday gatherings
• In-house taste tests