Route Sales Driver – Home Daily

Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country•Minot, ND

About The Position

The Route Sales Driver is part of the Sales Team and is responsible for selling and distributing products on designated routes while providing superior customer service and maximizing sales and volume growth. The role develops and maintains customer relationships and ensures product availability at accounts, including keeping beverage sections, racks, displays, and vendors fully stocked according to Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country standards. The position involves daily product sales and delivery, account merchandising, product and cash reconciliation, invoicing and collections, customer communication and problem resolution, vehicle and load checks, and maintaining quality and safety standards. The driver must be able to obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of starting and operate a Class A tractor and trailer in compliance with CDL requirements. The role may involve travel to other company locations and attendance at out-of-town training or seminars.

Requirements

Ability to operate a two- or four-wheeled hand truck.
Ability to operate all types of industrial power trucks.
Ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of starting in the position.
Ability to operate a Class A CDL tractor and trailer, comply with CDL requirements, and have a driving history that meets company guidelines.
Ability to pass and maintain DOT physical requirements.
Ability to adapt to workplace changes.
Ability to understand business concepts and issues.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to make critical decisions while following company practices.
Enthusiasm, sound judgment, and the ability to motivate others and accept feedback.
Ability to prioritize and plan work, use time efficiently, and develop realistic action plans.
Regular attendance and availability to staff and management.
Commitment to quality management and to promoting and observing safety and security procedures and proper equipment use.
Must demonstrate honesty, integrity, trust, and respect.
Must be able to repetitively lift, pull, and push more than 50 pounds, reach above head height, stand, walk, kneel, bend, and reach.
Must be willing to travel to other company locations approximately 10% and attend out-of-town training or seminars.
Must be available to work some weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
1–3 years of general work experience preferred.
At least 1 year of commercial driving experience preferred.
Prior grocery store and/or consumer products experience is a plus.
Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Grow volume in assigned accounts through product sales, distribution, displays, and promotional activity.
Sell and deliver products to assigned accounts daily.
Ensure accounts are merchandised and stocked according to company standards.
Transport, replace, and maintain point-of-sale advertising as appropriate for accounts.
Account properly for product, cash, and assets each day.
Invoice accurately and efficiently and collect monies due.
Build relationships with account personnel and provide superior customer service through daily communication, problem resolution, and appropriate follow-up.
Maintain a neat appearance of company equipment and product in assigned accounts.
Keep back rooms clean and organized and manage trade breakage in assigned accounts.
Perform required vehicle and load checks according to company practices.
Maintain company quality assurance standards at every account.
Maintain a safe working environment.
Maintain professional team relationships with coworkers and customers.
Monitor competitor products, sales, and marketing activities.
Follow and reinforce regulations, policies, work procedures, and processes.
Follow through on commitments to customers and coworkers on time.

Benefits

Competitive pay with earning potential up to $66,000.
100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance with no employee premiums.
100% employer-paid life insurance.
401(k) with employer match.
Product discounts.
Career growth opportunities and support for employee development.
Supportive team culture emphasizing respect, safety, and collaboration.
Paid time off.
Employee referral bonus.
Employee recognition.