DSD Driver & Sales - Ritefill (Cooler)

Ethnix Group•Cahokia Heights, IL

About The Position

RiteFill DSD, part of Ethnix Group, is seeking a motivated, customer-focused sales representative and driver to develop customer relationships, grow sales, identify new business opportunities, and deliver Hispanic food and beverage products to local retailers such as gas stations, convenience stores, and mini-markets. The role manages a sales route and helps ensure customers receive excellent service and products are stocked, displayed, and promoted properly. The posting identifies the job location as Cahokia Heights, Illinois, and describes the role as a day shift position. (The introduction also refers to the Nashville, Tennessee area.) The employee promotes and sells the product portfolio, makes safe and timely deliveries using a company-provided vehicle, manages truck inventory and loading, and completes daily sales settlements. The position includes meeting sales goals and performance targets, resolving customer questions or complaints, maintaining the vehicle and following safety procedures, and recommending Latin American food and beverage products to customers. The work involves physical activity throughout the day, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and may take place in different weather conditions and warehouse environments, including refrigerated areas. Weekend work may be scheduled. Employment is contingent on completing a drug screening and background check. Ethnix Group states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Previous sales experience, preferably in Direct Store Delivery (DSD), food and beverage, or consumer goods.
Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Strong customer service, communication, and negotiation skills.
Ability to identify sales opportunities, present products, and close sales.
Basic math skills for handling payments, sales settlements, and inventory.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Teams, spreadsheets, and internet-based platforms.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Strong organizational skills, reliability, and attention to detail.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds independently.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
Comfort working in different weather conditions and warehouse environments, including refrigerated areas.
Must wear appropriate closed-toe safety footwear; steel-toe or composite-toe shoes may be required depending on the work area.
Must be available to work weekends when scheduled and maintain reliable attendance.
Employment is contingent upon completing a drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
Identify and develop new business opportunities through prospecting and networking.
Promote and sell the Hispanic food and beverage product portfolio.
Deliver products safely and on time using a company-provided vehicle.
Manage truck inventory, product loading, and daily sales settlements.
Ensure products are properly stocked, displayed, and promoted at customer locations.
Meet sales goals, budgets, and performance targets (KPIs).
Address customer questions and resolve complaints professionally.
Maintain the company vehicle and follow all safety procedures.
Provide customers with knowledgeable recommendations about Latin American food and beverage products.