DSD Route Sales

Smithfield Foods•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Route Sales Representative is responsible for selling and merchandising a line of quality products at local stores. As a Route Sales Representative, you would drive a Smithfield Foods box truck. Expect to work Monday through Friday, 50 to 55 hours a week with the possibility of working an occasional Saturday or Holiday as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED, required.
Minimum of 6 months experience in route sales, grocery, warehousing, or delivery, required.
A valid Driver's License required, and a valid CDL-B Driver’s License will be required within 90 days of start date.
Federal Regulations require individuals in this position to be 21 years of age.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal or schedule form.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility: You can adapt to changing situations, new tasks and priorities as changes occur
Customer Focus: You help our customers find what they need and deliver service that exceed their expectations
Attention to Detail: You are meticulous when it comes to checking dates on merchandise and arranging products; you are also responsible for accurately completing daily paperwork (e.g. DOT logs)
Communication: You will be working closely with other Smithfield Foods team members and it’s important to communicate regularly
Tech Savvy: You are comfortable using multiple technology devices each day to accomplish your goals

Responsibilities

Quotes prices and credit terms and prepares sales invoices for orders obtained
Delivers products to customer, stocks retail cases and rotates inventory as required.
Prepares end of day reports of business transactions and informs local management on any unresolved issues or opportunities.
Maintains daily Department of Transportation and provides to local management as required.
Maintains daily truck inventory and does weekly physical inventory and reports any variations to local management.
Driving to assigned locations
Using equipment (e.g. carts, pallets, etc.) to unload products and move throughout the store
Rotating products and removing defective and out-of-date products and process returns and credits with receiver

Benefits

Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Medical plans with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning: access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training
Guild partnership supports continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement for obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university.