Route Relief Driver
About The Position
Mission Linen Supply is hiring a sales-driven Route Relief Driver to drive and service customers on designated community routes, grow accounts, and earn commission on the business they build. The role combines B2B outside sales and account management with driving and delivering linen, uniforms, and related products. Proven sales and customer service experience is required. The position offers a career path from Route Relief Driver to a dedicated Route Sales & Service Representative territory. Starting pay is $21.97–$26.56 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. 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, the company describes its industry as essential and recession-resistant, with opportunities for career advancement. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides an online application process.
Requirements
- Proven sales and customer service experience.
- Valid Class C driver's license; a CDL is not 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.
- Call on prospective customers to solicit new business and inform regular customers of 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, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings program.
- Paid time off, including sick, holiday, and vacation time.
- Full-time employment with full benefits.
- Uncapped commission potential based on new business and account growth.
- Career advancement opportunity into a dedicated Route Sales & Service Representative territory.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
