Route Sales Specialist - CDL

Schwan's Company • Fort Myers, FL

81d • $56,000 - $58,000

About The Position

This role is for individuals interested in building their career in a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401K with company match. Employees will also receive paid vacation and holidays, a company uniform, and footwear allowance, along with opportunities for career advancement into leadership positions.

Requirements

• Previous DSD, grocery, delivery, or warehouse experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement and ability to meet medical certification requirements; must be 21 years or older.
• Ability to safely lift 35 pounds and move frozen product using appropriate equipment.
• Ability to meet pre-employment background check, drug test, and DOT physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide route coverage while delivering product, placing orders, and merchandising product to ensure availability on store shelves.
• Work a Monday to Friday schedule with some weekend travel required; early morning start time.
• Unload products, place product in the back room, and collect proof of delivery.
• Place orders and drive additional sales by gaining display space and promoting new products.
• Merchandise product, maintain display space, and rotate product.
• Use handheld technology and sales software to complete daily work.
• Build in-store relationships and work effectively with co-workers in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain DOT rules and regulations and perform truck inspections.

Benefits

• Pay: $56000 - $58000/year
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company uniform and footwear allowance
• Opportunities for career advancement into leadership positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED