Route Sales Support Driver

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

38d

About The Position

The Route Sales Support Driver builds positive customer relationships and works to exceed customer expectations while balancing exceptional service with individual sales growth goals. As a representative of Vestis, the driver promotes goodwill and customer loyalty while working professionally. The role involves safely operating a company step van, independently managing a delivery route, delivering and loading products, and supporting route growth through sales activity and new-account development.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license with minimal points or violations in the last three years; a CDL is not required.
• Excellent driving record.
• Customer service experience involving frequent customer contact.
• 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 lbs. and load and unload products from a truck without assistance.
• Ability to occasionally lift and maneuver 50+ lbs.
• 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 vehicle preventative maintenance and maintain proper operator documentation.
• Independently manage the daily route 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.
• Communicate services, policies, and pricing methods clearly 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, proper tools and equipment, and following safe work practices and policies.
• Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the role as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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