Junk and Route Sales Associate
About The Position
Southwind is hiring an energetic, sales-minded associate for its Field Sales & Service Team. The role combines customer service, on-site sales, and hands-on junk removal for residential and business customers. Team members create positive customer experiences, provide estimates, remove unwanted items responsibly, and drive and operate box trucks. Training is provided, and no prior junk removal experience is required. The position includes daily recorded role-play scenarios to support training, skill development, and performance improvement. This is a full-time role with four to five shifts per week, including one mandatory weekend shift and three to four weekday shifts. Shifts last 8–10 hours and may occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM, depending on business needs. Candidates must be available four weekdays and one weekend day each week. Compensation is listed as $22–$26 per hour, with a base hourly rate, tips, profit share and performance incentives, and overtime. Employees must meet uniform standards while at the office: brown belt, brown steel-toe boots, navy blue work pants or shorts, and company-provided branded polo, ball cap or beanie, and sweatshirt. A DOT Medical Certification is required to drive commercial vehicles; Southwind covers the full cost of obtaining it. Advancement opportunities include Certified Sales Leader, Senior Sales Leader, People Development, Operator, and General Manager roles, with promotions from within whenever possible.
Requirements
- Passion for sales and ability to exceed customer expectations.
- Friendly, personable approach and dedication to outstanding service.
- Physical fitness and enthusiasm for hands-on tasks.
- Reliability, strong work ethic, and a positive contribution to team culture.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Valid DOT Medical Card for driving commercial vehicles; Southwind covers the cost of obtaining DOT Medical Certification.
- Availability for four weekdays and one weekend day each week.
- Ability to meet uniform standards, including brown belt, brown steel-toe boots, and navy blue work pants or shorts.
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.
- 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
- Full benefits package with medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- Retirement options.
- Tips.
- Profit share and performance incentives.
- Overtime.
- Career advancement pathways and opportunities for promotion from within.
- Southwind covers the full cost of obtaining DOT Medical Certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
