Route Relief Driver - 2100
About The Position
Mission Linen Supply is hiring a sales-driven Route Relief Driver to drive and service customers on designated community routes. This is a business-to-business sales and account-management role as well as a driving and delivery position. The driver is responsible for growing accounts and can earn commission on the business they build. The role offers a career path to a dedicated Route Sales & Service Representative territory. The driver delivers and picks up linen, uniforms, and related products, while developing customer relationships, soliciting new business, and promoting additional products and services. The role also involves route inventory, customer transactions and records, truck care, and participation in training and service meetings. Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held provider of linen, uniform, and facility services across five western states.
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 and willingness 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.
- Contact 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 by providing 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Retirement savings program.
- Paid sick time, holidays, and vacation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
