Route Relief Driver - 200
About The Position
Mission Linen Supply is hiring a sales-driven Route Relief Driver to drive and service customers on designated routes, grow accounts, and earn commission on business developed. This is a B2B sales and account-management role that includes driving a truck, rather than a delivery-only position. The role offers a career path to a dedicated Route Sales & Service Representative territory. Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held provider of linen, uniform, and facility-service products serving hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses across five western states. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, the company describes its industry as essential and recession-resistant. Starting pay is $20.05–$22.00 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and location. Once assigned a route, average total annual compensation for Route Sales & Service Representatives exceeds $80,000, with uncapped commission potential based on new business and account growth. This is full-time employment with benefits.
Requirements
- Proven sales and customer service experience.
- Valid Class C driver's license; no CDL is required.
- Clean driving record for the last three years.
- Ability to drive a 26-foot bobtail truck.
- Ability to load and unload bags of linen weighing up to 50 pounds daily.
- Must pass a drug test and clinic physical.
- Tech-savvy, with the ability to learn new systems with minimal training.
Responsibilities
- Own and grow a designated route through account management and outside sales.
- Call on prospective customers to solicit new business and inform regular customers about new products or services.
- Upsell existing customers on additional products and services.
- Drive a truck to deliver and pick up linen, uniforms, and related products on schedule; load and unload the truck.
- Build long-term customer relationships through responsive, professional service.
- Listen to and resolve service complaints, keeping the supervisor informed.
- Maintain inventory and follow company inventory-control policies.
- Handle invoicing, collections, customer signatures, and accurate delivery and transaction records.
- Clean and perform routine maintenance on the truck and maintain a professional appearance at every stop.
- Learn new technology and systems quickly and adapt to updates independently.
- Attend training and service department meetings.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement savings program
- Paid sick time
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
