Hourly Route Sales Representative

Herr Foods Inc. • Hampton, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Herr Foods Inc. is seeking a full-time Hourly Route Sales Representative for its Hampton, Virginia team. The role pays $19.00 per hour and follows a Monday-Friday schedule of approximately 45-50 hours per week. The representative sells, delivers, stocks, and merchandises Herr’s products at grocery retailers, independent chains, and franchise accounts; manages product inventory; and carries out promotional and merchandising activities. The position requires frequent movement and lifting, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, and exposure to outdoor weather. A retention bonus of up to $250 is available. Job offers are contingent on passing a drug test, and active employees are subject to random drug testing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Clean driving record.
• Courteous customer-service orientation and demonstrated listening skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to safety.
• Ability to operate a personal vehicle professionally and safely.
• Ability to understand and speak English.
• Ability to frequently walk, bend, kneel, squat, balance, lift, reach, and use fine manipulation.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must successfully pass a drug test; active employees are subject to random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Rotate, label, and stock products on shelves and promotional displays; replenish stock as needed.
• Conduct inventory checks at franchise accounts using scan-based trading, using a handheld computer to count and enter Herr’s branded products and reporting questions or concerns to the Zone and Branch Manager.
• Sell, deliver, stock, and merchandise products at grocery retail and independent chain stores.
• Maintain daily product inventory accuracy.
• Execute company-sponsored promotional programs by acquiring temporary and incremental product displays, shelving, and permanent merchandising fixtures.
• Perform snack resets in retail, independent chain, and grocery stores.
• Recommend merchandising opportunities that may increase sales.
• Assemble, modify, and customize merchandising racks to meet account needs and address merchandising-space challenges.
• Conduct space surveys to assess market share accurately.
• Act honestly, respectfully, and professionally; protect confidential business information; communicate effectively; work accurately and efficiently; maintain a positive attitude and professional appearance; respect the work environment; learn new skills and assist coworkers when possible; and maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other related duties, special projects, and functions as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, hearing, and vision insurance.
• On-site healthcare clinic at the Nottingham, Pennsylvania facility, with healthcare services, preventive care, and wellness programs.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Annual company profit sharing.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Paid employee referral program.
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Accident, hospital, and critical illness indemnity plans.
• Identity theft coverage and legal plans.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) services.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Assured Excellence Program offering low- or no-cost medical care for specified procedures and conditions through partner facilities.
• OSS Health Company Direct Program offering bundled rates for orthopedic care and imaging to benefit-eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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