Route Sales Driver - Tacoma

ICEE•Tacoma, WA

3d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

The ICEE Company, a leader in the frozen beverage industry and the largest subsidiary of J&J Snack Foods, is seeking a Route Sales Driver. This role ensures professional and courteous representation of the company, focusing on customer service, in-store merchandising, and POS. The driver will be responsible for daily product delivery, inventory management, machine cleaning, and replacing promotional materials. This position requires minimal supervision and involves attending weekly meetings. The company provides a vehicle, uniforms, cell phone, tablet, and gas card.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years of age due to DOT requirements.
Valid 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 and wear steel-toed shoes.
Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task with minimal to no supervision.
Enthusiasm and motivation toward in-store merchandising and POS.
Ability to successfully maintain customer relations, interpersonal relationships, team relations, and service.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Self-starter able to accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
Great oral and written communication skills.
Comfortable performing basic mathematical functions.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years Customer Service and/or Route Driving experience.

Responsibilities

Loading/unloading the company vehicle to ensure inventory for delivery is prepared for the daily route.
Completing inventory counts at the beginning and end of each shift.
Completing scheduled deliveries and ensuring prompt delivery of products and promotional items.
Discussing new products and promotions with store personnel.
Ensuring proper training of ICEE equipment is provided to unfamiliar store personnel.
Cleaning machines, replenishing stock of cups/lids/straws, and freshening promotional materials.
Documenting store-provided PO # on invoices at necessary accounts.
Handling cash on demand (COD) accounts, including collecting payment, obtaining a money order, and turning it into the Service Center manager.
Performing weekly vehicle checks and completing a DVIR (daily vehicle inspection report) for DOT vehicles.
Performing general warehouse duties such as cleaning, organizing, rotating product, and shipping/receiving equipment, parts, and product.
Performing other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.