Direct Store Delivery/Route Salesperson - Servicing the Cleveland market area

Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe • Valley View, OH

418d • $52,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Route Salesperson at Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe is responsible for delivering and promoting the company's renowned roll and bread products in the Cleveland market area. This role serves as a brand ambassador, focusing on customer service, sales growth, and maintaining strong relationships with clients. The Route Salesperson will operate a delivery vehicle, manage sales orders, and ensure product visibility and compliance at retail locations. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a company with a rich history and a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess a current, valid DOT physical certification or be able to pass a physical examination to obtain DOT certification.
• Must be willing to work Saturdays and early morning hours (e.g., 3:00 AM).
• Ability to operate a route delivery step van or box truck.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in order fulfillment or sales is a plus.
• Basic computer skills for operating handheld order processing systems.

Responsibilities

• Promotes product to increase sales via shelf expansion, in-store promotions, and new customer introductions.
• Adheres to established route sales objectives when acting as a replacement for the established route sales.
• Operates sales ordering system, prepares paperwork, and manages cash accounts accurately and effectively.
• Performs job safely by adhering to all company policies and safety regulations.
• Submits customer changes and orders timely and accurately.
• Records sales or delivery information on daily sales records including customer signatures.
• Merchandises product correctly according to product mix, rotation cycle, and color code compliance.
• Calls on prospective customers to solicit new business and informs regular customers of new products.
• Solicits customers for sales promotion displays and prepares approved sales promotional displays.
• Listens to and resolves service complaints in a timely manner and provides alternative solutions as needed.
• Loads truck with daily orders and display cases and unloads returns and damaged products from the truck.
• Manages time to meet customer demands, increase sales, and provide proactive customer service.
• Remains flexible to adapt to changes in the workplace and work schedules.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED