Route Relief Driver

Mission Linen Supply•Bakersfield, CA

25d

About The Position

Mission Linen Supply is hiring a sales-driven Route Relief Driver to serve customers on designated community routes, grow accounts, and earn commission on business generated. The position combines B2B outside sales and account management with driving and servicing customer routes; it is not solely a delivery role. The driver delivers and picks up linen, uniforms, and related products while building customer relationships, soliciting new business, and growing existing accounts. The role offers a career path into a dedicated Route Sales & Service Representative territory. Once assigned a route, average total annual compensation for Route Sales & Service Representatives exceeds $80,000, with uncapped commission potential. Starting hourly pay is listed as “$XX,” based on experience, qualifications, and location. Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held provider of linen, uniform, and facility service products across five western states. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, it serves hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses. The company describes its industry as essential and recession-resistant, with opportunities for career advancement. It also states that it provides environmentally friendly goods and services. This is full-time employment with benefits. Applicants must have proven sales and customer service experience, a valid Class C driver’s license and a clean driving record for the past three years, and the ability to drive a 26-foot bobtail truck. The role involves loading and unloading bags of linen weighing up to 50 pounds daily. Candidates must pass a drug test and clinic physical and be able to learn new systems with minimal training.

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 and keep 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.