MRW DSD Food Route Sales Representative

M.R. Williams, Inc•Richmond, VA

26d

About The Position

The DSD Food Route Sales Representative delivers, stocks, orders, and merchandises prepared food products on assigned routes using a direct store delivery model. The role drives a box truck, maintains route-truck inventory and customer relationships, and follows company guidelines for product credits and customer payments. The representative also ensures the delivery truck is maintained according to its preventative maintenance schedule and communicates regularly with assigned leadership about customer accounts. M.R. Williams, Inc. is a family-owned convenience distribution business established in 1976. Its values are Sincere Commitment, Selfless Service, and Never Satisfied. Novelty Express, a division of M.R. Williams, serves retail customers through a DSD model, and sister company WilFoods, LLC offers proprietary grab-and-go products.

Requirements

Customer service experience.
Valid driver's license.
Good driving record.
Ability to load and unload product.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to undergo and pass Department of Defense background and security checks.
Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
Must be able to push up to 35 pounds.
Must be able to pull up to 35 pounds.
Must be able to sit for long periods while driving and perform general bending and twisting associated with lifting.

Nice To Haves

Route sales experience.
Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Drive a box truck for customer deliveries.
Maintain inventory on the route truck.
Maintain customer relationships.
Order product for assigned accounts.
Deliver and merchandise products for assigned accounts.
Handle credits according to company guidelines.
Handle customer payments according to company guidelines.
Ensure the assigned delivery truck is maintained according to the preventative maintenance schedule.
Communicate regularly with assigned leadership regarding assigned accounts.
Load and unload product.