Outside Sales Delivery Driver

Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country • Aberdeen, SD

3h • $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country, a family-owned regional bottler founded in 1956, serves portions of Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. The company values Honesty, Integrity, Trust, and Respect, encouraging team member development and growth. The Route Sales Driver, as part of the Sales Team, is responsible for the sale and distribution of products on designated routes. This role focuses on providing superior customer service, maximizing sales and volume growth through strong customer relationships, and ensuring product availability by stocking beverage sections, racks, displays, and vendors according to company standards.

Requirements

• Ability to operate a two or four-wheeled hand-truck.
• Ability to operate all types of industrial power trucks.
• Must have ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of starting in position.
• Must have the ability to operate a Class A CDL tractor and trailer, understand and remain in compliance with all CDL requirements and have a motor vehicle driving history that meets CCBCHC guidelines.
• Ability to pass and maintain DOT physical requirements.
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
• Ability to effectively, clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing.
• Display willingness to make critical decisions while following company practices.
• Bring energy to the day-to-day as well as long-term tasks and plans.
• Display willingness to make timely decisions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others to perform well; accept feedback.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and availability to staff and management.
• Demonstrate commitment to improve and promote quality in all operating areas.
• Promote and personally observe safety and security procedures and proper use of equipment, materials and properly.
• Must be seen as truthful and credible and exhibit respectful behavior in all actions representing the company.
• New Hire Orientation.
• Company’s Inter-Active Safety Training and other safety training as required.
• Annual Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Training.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of general work experience.
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience.
• Prior grocery store and/or consumer products experience.
• Customer service experience.
• May be asked to demonstrate truck driving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Grow volume in assigned accounts through product sales, distribution, display and promotional activity.
• Sale and delivery of products to assigned accounts on a daily basis.
• Ensure that all accounts are merchandised/stocked according to CCBCHC standards.
• Transport, replace and maintain Point of Sale advertising as appropriate for accounts.
• Ensure proper accounting of product, cash and assets daily.
• Accurately and efficiently, invoice and collect monies due.
• Foster relationships with account personnel and provide superior customer service to all accounts through daily communication, problem resolution and appropriate follow up.
• Ensure neat appearance of all CCBCHC equipment and product in assigned accounts.
• Maintain clean and organized back room and manage trade breakage in assigned accounts.
• Perform required vehicle checks and load checks according to CCBCHC standard practices.
• Maintain CCBCHC quality assurance standards at every account.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain professional, team relationships with co-workers and customers.
• Monitor competitor products, sales and marketing activities.
• Conform with, abide by, and re-enforce all regulations, policies, work procedures, and processes.
• On time, follow through on commitments made to customers and co-workers.

Benefits

• Up to $55,000.00 Earning Potential with a Class A CDL!
• Robust benefits package including 100% paid employee health, dental and vision options!
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance for Employees
• 401K With Employer Match
• Product Discounts
• Much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED