Junk Removal and Route Sales Associate

1-800-Got-Junk?•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Join Southwind’s Field Sales & Service Team, serving customers through 1-800-GOT-JUNK? The role combines customer service, on-site sales, driving, and hands-on junk removal. Team members create positive customer experiences, discuss pricing, provide estimates, close sales, and remove items safely from homes and businesses. The role includes operating box trucks, with training provided, and participating in daily recorded role-play scenarios for training, skill development, and performance improvement. No prior junk removal experience is required. This is a full-time position with four to five shifts per week: one mandatory weekend shift and three to four weekday shifts. Shifts last 8–10 hours and may occur between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., depending on business needs. Employees must be available four weekdays and one weekend day each week. Pay is listed as $20–$22 per hour, with base hourly pay, tips, profit share, performance incentives, and overtime. Employees must maintain the stated uniform standards whenever at the office, 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. A valid DOT Medical Card is required to drive commercial vehicles; Southwind covers the full cost of obtaining DOT medical certification. Advancement pathways include Certified Sales Leader, Senior Sales Leader, People Development, Operator, and General Manager. The company describes a full benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental coverage, and retirement options.

Requirements

A valid DOT Medical Card is required for driving commercial vehicles; the company covers the full cost of obtaining DOT medical certification.
Availability for four weekdays and one weekend day every week.
Ability to lift, carry, load, and maneuver items weighing up to 75 pounds.
Friendly, personable approach and commitment to outstanding customer service.
Passion for sales and ability to exceed customer expectations.
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.
Required uniform: 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 professional and friendly service.
Lead pricing conversations, provide clear estimates, and close on-site sales.
Safely remove junk 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.
Maintain the required uniform standards whenever at the office.