DSD Route Sales

Smithfield Foods•Brazil, IN

About The Position

The Route Sales Representative sells and merchandises a line of quality products at local stores while driving a Smithfield Foods box truck. The role involves delivering products, stocking and rotating merchandise, maintaining truck inventory, completing sales and transportation documentation, and communicating business issues or opportunities to local management. The expected schedule is Monday through Friday, 50 to 55 hours per week, with occasional Saturdays or holidays as needed. Smithfield provides training and tools to support employees’ development.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of experience in route sales, grocery, warehousing, or delivery.
Valid driver's license; a valid CDL-B driver's license is required within 90 days of the start date.
Must be at least 21 years of age, as required by federal regulations.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, verbal, or schedule form.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, which may involve repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 pounds, single lifts of objects up to 60 pounds, or lifting with mechanical assistance.

Responsibilities

Quote prices and credit terms and prepare sales invoices for orders obtained.
Deliver products to customers, stock retail cases, and rotate inventory as required.
Prepare end-of-day reports of business transactions and inform local management of unresolved issues or opportunities.
Maintain daily Department of Transportation records and provide them to local management as required.
Maintain daily truck inventory, conduct weekly physical inventory, and report variations to local management.
Drive to assigned locations.
Use equipment such as carts and pallets to unload products and move them throughout stores.
Rotate products, remove defective and out-of-date products, and process returns and credits with receivers.
Perform other duties as assigned.