Route Sales Support Driver

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

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Route Sales Support Driver builds positive working relationships with customers and works to exceed their expectations while meeting individual sales growth goals. The role represents Vestis professionally, generating customer goodwill and loyalty through reliable service and strong customer support.

The position operates a company step van on an assigned route to deliver products and services, manage customer accounts, and support route growth. It also involves prospecting for new business, preparing service agreements, installing new accounts, and assisting the sales organization. The driver works independently in a fast-paced environment and may be exposed to adverse and varying weather conditions and irregular or long hours.

The position is located in Chesapeake, Virginia. A high school degree or equivalent and a valid, non-CDL driver’s license are required. The role includes routine lifting and maneuvering of at least 25 pounds, occasional lifting of 50 pounds or more, and bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record; the license must be non-CDL, with minimal points or violations in 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 resolve 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 pounds or more.
• 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 the designated area to provide products and service to clients.
• Verify daily vehicle preventative maintenance and maintain proper operator documentation.
• Manage the daily route independently to ensure accurate and timely product delivery.
• Load and unload product according to 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; contact prospective customers, solicit business, prepare service agreements, and install new accounts.
• Assist the sales organization with obtaining 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 by using safe precautions, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED