Route Sales Support Driver

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

15d

About The Position

The Route Sales Support Driver builds positive customer relationships and works to exceed customer expectations while balancing customer service with individual sales growth goals. Representing Vestis professionally, the driver operates a company step van on a designated route, delivers and services products, supports route growth, and helps generate customer goodwill and loyalty. The role involves working independently in a fast-paced environment with irregular and long hours and exposure to varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a valid driver's license and an excellent driving record.
Have customer service experience involving consistent contact with a wide variety of customers.
Have strong math and basic computer skills.
Have excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.
Be able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and think quickly to identify and solve customer concerns.
Have a high school degree or equivalent.
Routinely lift and maneuver at least 25 pounds and load or unload products from a truck without assistance.
Occasionally lift and maneuver 50 or more pounds.
Be able 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 service to clients.
Verify daily vehicle preventative maintenance and maintain proper operator documentation.
Independently manage the daily route to ensure accurate and timely product delivery.
Load and unload products in accordance with company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Review invoices daily for completeness and accuracy and make corrections as needed.
Meet sales goals and promote route growth to enhance profitability.
Develop leads and prospects, solicit business from prospective customers, prepare service agreements, install new accounts, and assist the sales organization in procuring new business.
Understand and clearly explain services, policies, and pricing methods to customers.
Monitor customer feedback and handle customer issues promptly and courteously.
Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others, using safe precautions, proper tools and equipment, and following safe work practices and policies.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the role.