Junk Removal & Route Sales
About The Position
Southwind is hiring a Field Sales & Service Representative for its 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise group in Lakeland, Florida. The role combines in-person sales, customer service, driving, and hands-on junk removal. Team members create positive customer experiences, discuss pricing and provide estimates, close on-site sales, and safely remove unwanted items from homes and businesses. Training is provided, and no prior junk removal experience is required. Ongoing development includes daily recorded role-play scenarios. The position is full-time, with 4–5 shifts per week: 3–4 weekday shifts and one mandatory weekend shift. Shifts are 8–12 hours and may fall between 6:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., depending on business needs. Employees must be available for four weekdays and one weekend day each week. Overtime may be needed. The advertised compensation is $21–$28 per hour or more, including a $15 hourly base, profit sharing, and tips. A valid DOT Medical Card is required to drive commercial vehicles; 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, hat or beanie, and sweatshirt. Southwind describes advancement pathways in sales leadership, people development, operations, and general management, and says it promotes from within whenever possible.
Requirements
- A valid DOT Medical Card is required for driving commercial vehicles; Southwind covers the 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.
- Sales drive and ability to exceed customer expectations.
- Physical fitness and enthusiasm for hands-on work.
- Dependability, reliability, and a positive contribution to the team.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Compliance with the stated uniform standards while at the office.
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, provide clear estimates, and close on-site sales.
- Safely remove unwanted items 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 ongoing training, skill development, and performance improvement.
Benefits
- Full benefits package including medical, vision, and dental coverage and retirement options.
- Profit sharing and tips.
- Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses.
- Southwind covers the full cost of obtaining DOT Medical Certification.
- Career advancement pathways and opportunities for promotion from within.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
