Route Delivery Driver/Area Assistant - Roanoke, VA.

PIZZA WHOLESALE OF LEXINGTON INC•Roanoke, VA

8d•$55,000 - $57,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pizza Wholesale of Lexington, Inc. (PWL), established in 1976, is a privately held, family-owned and operated direct store distribution business that develops Hunt Brothers® Pizza across 21 states. With over 11,000 locations nationwide, Hunt Brothers® Pizza is the largest brand of made-to-order pizza in the convenience store industry. The Area Assistant or Route Delivery Driver will build strong, positive relationships with customers, aiming to exceed their expectations and requirements. In a competitive market, successful candidates must balance excellent customer service with achieving sales growth goals. As Trusted Advisors, Area Assistants are expected to generate goodwill and loyalty while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.

Requirements

Must be 21 years old.
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Valid Driver's License with a safe driving record.
Must be able to obtain a D.O.T. card with a one-year certification.
Must obtain/maintain a Class B CDL within the first six months of employment.
Demonstrated customer service ability.
Must be innovative, self-motivated, and operate with a sense of urgency.
Must maintain a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Travel up to 50% (Note: The job details mention up to 50% travel, while the qualifications section mentions up to 20% travel. The job description also states "Overnight travel is required with this position.")

Responsibilities

Safely operate a company truck in a designated area to deliver products and services to customers.
Perform daily preventative maintenance checks on the vehicle and maintain operator documentation.
Work within Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and report any challenges in completing assigned routes within HOS.
Load and unload product according to company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Review and correct invoices daily for accuracy.
Verify beginning and ending truck inventory daily according to established procedures.
Understand and clearly explain services, policies, and pricing methods to customers.
Prioritize personal safety and the safety of others by using safe precautions, proper tools, equipment, and adhering to all safe work practices and policies.
Train store employees on tasks such as making pizzas, cleaning equipment (ovens), and ensuring proper prep table stocking.
Ensure cleanliness of pizza shoppes, including removing "tracks" from two-wheelers in wet weather and breaking down pizza boxes.
Maintain the overall appearance of each pizza shoppe to Hunt Brothers® Pizza standards, ensuring it is free of other store merchandise, marketing materials are current, and displays are operational.
Work with store owners to achieve compliance if pizza shoppe standards are not met.
Service customer locations in the absence of an Account Manager and/or District Manager, with guidance from the District Manager.
Travel to other Districts to assist with running routes.
Provide service to customer locations during holiday periods.
Check voicemail during business hours.
Check Hunt Brothers® email daily.
Attend Hunt Brothers® Pizza Training School and other professional development courses as requested or required.
Assist in maintaining a clean and organized warehouse.
Make daily bank deposits for all collected monies according to policy and procedures.
Complete all necessary paperwork within the established timeframe and submit to the appropriate departments, including all handheld operations and procedures.
Refresh promotional material as needed or when obsolescence occurs.
Defrost and clean the truck as necessary.
Attend company meetings as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.