Junk and Route Sales Associate
About The Position
Southwind 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 for residential and business customers. Associates create positive customer experiences, discuss pricing, provide estimates, and remove unwanted items safely. They also drive, navigate, and operate box trucks; training is provided. No prior junk removal experience is required. Employees participate in daily recorded role-play scenarios for ongoing training, skill development, and performance improvement. The position is full-time, with 4–5 shifts per week: one mandatory weekend shift and 3–4 weekday shifts. Shifts last 8–10 hours and may occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM based on business needs. Employees must be available for four weekdays and one weekend day each week. Pay is listed as $22–$26 per hour, with tips, profit share, performance incentives, and overtime. Southwind covers the full cost of obtaining the required DOT Medical Certification for driving commercial vehicles. The company describes advancement pathways into Certified Sales Leader, Senior Sales Leader, People Development, Operator, and General Manager roles, and says it promotes from within whenever possible. It offers a full benefits package with medical, vision, and dental coverage and retirement options. Employees are expected to meet uniform standards while at the office, whether on or off the clock: brown belt, brown steel-toe boots, navy blue work pants or shorts, and company-provided branded polo, cap or beanie, and sweatshirt.
Requirements
- Passion for sales and ability to exceed customer expectations.
- Friendly, personable approach and dedication to outstanding customer service.
- Physical fitness and enthusiasm for hands-on tasks.
- Reliability, hard work, and a positive contribution to team culture.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Availability for four weekdays and one weekend day every week.
- A valid DOT Medical Card is required to drive commercial vehicles; Southwind covers the full cost of obtaining the DOT Medical Certification.
- Meet the stated uniform standards: brown belt, brown steel-toe boots, navy blue work pants or shorts, and company-provided branded polo, cap or beanie, and sweatshirt.
Responsibilities
- Create positive customer experiences through outstanding service.
- Lead pricing conversations, close on-site sales, and provide clear estimates.
- Safely remove junk from homes and businesses.
- Drive, navigate, and operate box trucks.
- Lift, carry, load, and maneuver items weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Represent the Southwind brand with integrity, professionalism, and a sharp appearance.
- Participate in daily recorded role-play scenarios for training, skill development, and performance improvement.
Benefits
- Tips, profit share, and performance incentives.
- Overtime.
- Full benefits package with medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- Retirement options.
- Career advancement pathways and promotion from within whenever possible.
- Company-paid DOT Medical Certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
