Route Sales Support Driver

Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies | Canadian Linen & Uniform Service | Québec Linge Service D’Uniformes•Stafford, TX

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About The Position

The Route Sales Support Driver builds positive working relationships with customers and aims to exceed their expectations while meeting individual sales growth goals. As an advocate for Vestis, the driver promotes goodwill and customer loyalty through professional service. The position operates a company step van on a designated route to deliver products and services, support existing customers, and help grow the business. The role requires independent route management, accurate delivery and invoice handling, vehicle maintenance documentation, and loading and unloading products. The driver also develops sales leads, contacts prospective customers, prepares service agreements, installs new accounts, and communicates Vestis services, policies, and pricing. Drivers respond promptly and courteously to customer concerns and follow all safety practices. Work may involve adverse or changing weather, a fast-paced environment, and irregular or long hours. The role requires routine lifting of at least 25 pounds, occasional lifting of 50 or more pounds, and bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching. A high school degree or equivalent and a valid non-CDL driver's license are required.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver's license; CDL is not required.
Minimal points or violations on the driving record during the last three years.
Customer service experience involving consistent contact with a wide variety of customers.
Strong math and basic computer skills.
Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and think quickly to identify and solve customer concerns.
High school degree or equivalent.
Ability to routinely lift and maneuver at least 25 pounds and load and unload products from a truck without assistance.
Ability to occasionally lift and maneuver 50 or more pounds.
Ability to bend, squat, climb, and reach.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience selling services or products and generating new business.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a company step van in a designated area to provide products and services to clients.
Verify daily preventative vehicle maintenance and maintain required operator documentation.
Manage the daily route independently to ensure accurate and timely product delivery.
Load and unload products according to company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Review invoices daily for accuracy and completeness and make corrections as needed.
Meet sales goals and promote route growth to enhance profitability.
Develop leads and prospects, contact prospective customers, solicit business, prepare service agreements, and install new accounts.
Assist the sales organization in procuring additional new business.
Understand and clearly communicate services, policies, and pricing methods to customers.
Monitor customer feedback and address customer issues promptly and courteously.
Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others, using proper precautions, tools, and equipment and following safe work practices and policies.
Perform other duties within the reasonable scope of the listed activities.