Route Sales Driver

ICEE•Montgomery, AL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the operations leadership, the Route Sales Driver ensures that The ICEE Company is always represented in a professional and courteous manner, prioritizing customer service. This role requires developing strong relationships with store personnel and being motivated toward in-store merchandising and point of sale (POS). Daily tasks include delivering products, completing and rotating account inventory, completing invoices, cleaning machines, and replacing promotional materials. Route Sales Drivers work with minimal supervision, attend weekly meetings at their Service Center, and are provided with a company vehicle, uniforms, cell phone, tablet, and gas card.

Requirements

Must be self-motivated and have the ability to stay on task with minimal to no supervision
Must possess enthusiasm and motivation toward in-store merchandising and POS
Must be able to successfully maintain customer relations, interpersonal relationships, team relations, and service
Excellent organization and time management skills
Must be a 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
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 21 years of age due to DOT requirements
Must possess and maintain a 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Responsible for loading/unloading the company vehicle to ensure inventory for delivery prepared for daily route
Completes inventory count at the beginning and the end of shift each day
Completes scheduled deliveries assigned and ensure prompt delivery of products and promotional items
Discusses with store personnel any new product to be left and inform them of new promotional items
Ensures that the proper training of ICEE equipment is discussed with any store personnel that are not familiar with machine operation
Cleans machines, replenishes stock of cups/lids/straws, and freshens promotional materials
Documents store provided PO # on invoices at necessary accounts
Delivers product to COD (cash on demand) accounts and receives payment; if cash payment is made, obtains a money order for the proper amount minus the cost of money order and turns it into the Service Center manager daily
Performs weekly vehicle checks
Fills out a DVIR (daily vehicle inspection report) for DOT vehicles
Performs assigned general warehouse duties including but not limited to cleaning, organizing, rotating product, shipping and receiving of equipment, parts, and product
Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor