Route Relief Driver

Mission Linen Supply • Santa Fe, NM

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About The Position

Mission Linen Supply is hiring a motivated, sales-driven Route Relief Driver to drive and service customers on designated community 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 across five western states. The company describes its industry as essential and recession-resistant, with ongoing opportunities for career advancement. Starting pay is listed as $XX per hour, depending 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.

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.
• 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 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
• Uncapped commission potential based on new business and account growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed