Local Delivery Driver - CDL A (Relief Route)

PepsiCo • Amarillo, TX

49d • $27

About The Position

Fills in as the primary store-level sales person that sells and delivers products to stores over an established route to regular customers, including convenience and gas stores, small supermarkets, drug stores, restaurants, etc. Drives a Class A CDL required delivery vehicle across a wide variety of weather conditions and brings product into the store as it is sold. Responsible for generating sales by engaging in and overseeing all aspects of customer service, including ongoing rotation and stocking of products on the shelves and displays, in coolers, vending equipment, and customers' backrooms. Builds displays and sets up promotional materials such as pricing signs and banners. Places future orders for the next scheduled stop at each account, generates invoices, and is responsible for daily settlement of cash and charges. Has frequent interaction with store management. This position requires pushing/pulling cases ranging from 20 -- 45 pounds repeatedly throughout the day as well as kneeling, climbing, bending, reaching and walking while delivering and stocking the product.

Requirements

• 21 years or older
• Valid U.S. CDL with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (if applicable)
• Note: In all California locations except Stockton, both non-excepted intrastate and non-excepted interstate status are accepted for this position. In Stockton, CA, only non-excepted interstate status is accepted.
• Pass DOT Physical and DOT Road Test
• Pass physical capability (if applicable)
• Adhere to DOT Regulations

Nice To Haves

• Working for a retail business or grocery store (e.g., understanding store operations, knowledge of backroom/inventory, stocking aisles and shelves, etc.)
• Selling experience (e.g., introducing new products, launching promotions, establishing new points of distribution in existing accounts, making deals, etc.)
• Operating trucks requiring a Valid U.S. CDL license (e.g., performing basic functions like driving forwards, driving backwards, maneuvering in tight spaces, etc.)
• Performing basic financial calculations (e.g., adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and calculating profit percent, cost, margin, etc.)
• Operating handheld computers (e.g., inputting data, entering transactions, printing, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Sell and execute all promotions
• Service all scheduled customers by the end of shift
• Deliver products to store
• Rotate products in the backroom and on the shelf
• Comply with operating procedures (e.g., scan-in/scan-out, following designated route, etc.)
• Deliver customer service (e.g., communication, rapport building, attentiveness to customer needs, etc.)
• Merchandise all accounts to local standards
• Establish positive working relationships with primary contact at each account
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees