Route Sales Driver

ICEE•Shreveport, LA

1d•$22

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Brand Managers and Field Managers the Route Driver ensures that The ICEE Company is always represented in a professional and courteous manner. Customer and Service are always capitalized at ICEE and we have a commitment to success to not only our Customers but also our partners and our peers. Route Drivers must develop strong relationships with store personnel and they must be motivated toward in-store merchandising and POS (point of sale). Daily they are expected to: deliver products, complete and rotate and account inventory, complete invoices, clean machines, and replaces promotional materials. Route Drivers will work with minimal supervision and are required to attend weekly meetings held in their Service Center. Individuals in this role are provided with: a vehicle to complete their route, uniforms, cell phone, and gas card. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Responsible for loading/unloading vehicle to ensure inventory for delivery prepared for daily route. Making sure to complete inventory count at the end of shift Complete scheduled deliveries assigned and ensure prompt delivery of products and promotional items. Discuss with store personnel and new product to be left and inform them of new promotional items. Ensure proper training of ICEE equipment is discussed with any store personnel that are not familiar with machine operation Clean machines, replenish stock of cups/lids/straws, and freshen promotional materials Get invoice stamped with store stamp at necessary accounts Complete daily recap on route envelope. Inventory of deliveries that are made, mileage, and time in and out should be posted on route envelope. Any comments to supervisors should be written on the envelope as well. On occasion, there will be COD (cash on demand) accounts delivered. The driver will deliver the product to the accounts and in return he/she will receive the payment for this product. If cash payment is made, the driver is responsible for obtaining a money order for the proper amount. This money order is turned into the Service Center at the end of the day. Perform weekly vehicle checks

Requirements

Drivers need to be at least 21 years of age due to DOT requirements
Minimum of two (2) years Customer Service and/or Route Driving experience
Must possess and maintain a valid Real-ID Driver’s License.
Ability to lift 55 lbs or more on a regular basis. Occasional lifting in excess of 70 lbs required
Ability to drive more than 40% of the time
Must have steel-toes shoes (ICEE provides uniforms as described above)
To perform this job successfully, the Route Driver must be self-motivated and have the ability to stay on task with minimal to no supervision.
Must process enthusiasm and motivation toward in-store merchandising and POS
Customer relations, interpersonal relationships, team relations and service
Excellent organization and time management skills
Must be self-starter and be able to accomplish tasks in a timely manner
Great oral and written communication skills. Must be comfortable performing basic mathematical functions as well

Responsibilities

Responsible for loading/unloading vehicle to ensure inventory for delivery prepared for daily route.
Making sure to complete inventory count at the end of shift
Complete scheduled deliveries assigned and ensure prompt delivery of products and promotional items.
Discuss with store personnel and new product to be left and inform them of new promotional items.
Ensure proper training of ICEE equipment is discussed with any store personnel that are not familiar with machine operation
Clean machines, replenish stock of cups/lids/straws, and freshen promotional materials
Get invoice stamped with store stamp at necessary accounts
Complete daily recap on route envelope.
Inventory of deliveries that are made, mileage, and time in and out should be posted on route envelope.
Any comments to supervisors should be written on the envelope as well.
On occasion, there will be COD (cash on demand) accounts delivered. The driver will deliver the product to the accounts and in return he/she will receive the payment for this product.
If cash payment is made, the driver is responsible for obtaining a money order for the proper amount.
This money order is turned into the Service Center at the end of the day.
Perform weekly vehicle checks