Junk and Route Sales Associate
About The Position
Southwind, a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise group, is hiring a Junk and Route Sales Associate for its Field Sales & Service Team. The role combines customer service, on-site sales, and hands-on junk removal. Team members create positive customer experiences, discuss pricing and provide estimates, remove unwanted items from homes and businesses, and drive and operate box trucks. Training is provided, and no prior junk removal experience is required. Employees participate in daily recorded role-play scenarios to support training, skill development, and performance improvement. The position is full-time, with 4–5 shifts per week: 3–4 weekday shifts and one mandatory weekend shift. Shifts last 8–10 hours and may fall between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM, depending on business needs. Employees must be available for four weekdays and one weekend day each week. Compensation is listed as $24.00–$26.00 per hour or more in total compensation, comprising an $11.00 hourly base, profit share, tips, and performance incentives; overtime is also mentioned. A valid DOT Medical Card is required to drive commercial vehicles, and Southwind covers the full cost of obtaining DOT Medical Certification. Uniform requirements while at the office include a brown belt, brown steel-toe boots, navy blue work pants or shorts, and company-provided branded polo, ball cap or beanie, and sweatshirt. Advancement pathways include Certified Sales Leader, Senior Sales Leader, People Development, Operator, and General Manager. The posting mentions medical, vision, and dental coverage and retirement options.
Requirements
- Maintain availability for four weekdays and one weekend day every week.
- Obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Card for driving commercial vehicles; the company covers the cost of obtaining DOT Medical Certification.
- Be able to lift, carry, load, and maneuver items weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Wear the specified uniform while at the office: brown belt, brown steel-toe boots, navy blue work pants or shorts, and the provided branded polo, ball cap or beanie, and sweatshirt.
- Demonstrate a passion for sales and exceeding customer expectations.
- Be friendly and personable, with a commitment to outstanding service.
- Be physically fit and enthusiastic about hands-on tasks.
- Be reliable, hardworking, and a positive contributor to the team.
- Have strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
Nice To Haves
- No prior junk removal experience is required; training is provided.
Responsibilities
- Create positive customer experiences through outstanding customer service.
- Lead pricing conversations, close on-site sales, and provide clear estimates.
- Remove junk safely from homes and businesses.
- Drive, navigate, and operate box trucks; training is provided.
- Lift, carry, load, and maneuver items weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Represent the brand with integrity, professionalism, and a sharp appearance.
- Participate in daily recorded role-play scenarios for training, skill development, and performance improvement.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- Retirement options
- Southwind covers the full cost of obtaining DOT Medical Certification.
- Tips, profit share, and performance incentives
- Overtime
- Career advancement pathways
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
