Route Sales Representative

Herr Foods Inc.•Perryopolis, PA

14h•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Route Sales Representative safely drives a step-van delivery truck over an assigned route to sell, deliver, stock, and merchandise Herr’s snack foods. The role serves grocery, mass merchandise, and independent chain stores, providing excellent customer service while building sales and customer relationships. This position is based with the Perryopolis, Pennsylvania team and covers the Clarksburg, West Virginia area. The schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 45–55 hours per week. Compensation is listed as $55,000–$60,000 per year, and the posting also states pay is $55,000 plus annually. The position is full-time and benefit eligible.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a valid driver’s license in the current state of residence.
Must have an excellent driving record, with no more than two moving violations in the past three years and no DUI’s within the past three years.
Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Must pass a job-related assessment with a score of 70% or better.
Must successfully pass a drug test; active employees are also subject to random drug testing.
Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English.
Must possess a stable work history with good references.
Must demonstrate sound judgment and the ability to adapt quickly to different work and driving conditions.
Must possess strong communication, persuasion, and organizational skills.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

Safely drive a step-van delivery truck over an assigned route.
Sell, deliver, stock, and merchandise Herr’s brand snack foods to grocery retail and independent chain stores.
Progressively increase sales volume with current customers by building relationships with key decision makers, providing excellent customer service, inquiring about customer needs, sharing product knowledge, and using suggestive selling.
Increase the customer base by soliciting new accounts.
Execute company-sponsored promotional programs by obtaining temporary and incremental product displays, shelving, and racks.
Rotate products and provide credit to accounts for stale or damaged items to ensure fresh product.
Process orders by entering product codes into hand-held computers.
Collect cash from customers and accurately process associated invoices.
Manage the daily accuracy of product inventory.
Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle safety inspections and maintain a clean truck.