Route Sales Support Driver

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

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About The Position

The Route Sales Support Driver builds positive working relationships with customers and works to exceed their expectations while balancing customer service with individual sales growth goals. As an advocate for Vestis, the driver helps generate goodwill and customer loyalty while working professionally. The role involves independently managing a daily customer route, safely operating a company step van, delivering products and services, supporting route growth and sales, and addressing customer needs.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver's license and excellent driving record; the license must be non-CDL with minimal points or violations in the last three years.
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 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 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 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 completeness and accuracy and make corrections as needed.
Meet sales goals and promote overall route growth to enhance profitability.
Develop leads and prospects, contact prospective customers to solicit business, prepare service agreements, and install new accounts.
Assist the sales organization with procuring additional new business.
Understand and clearly communicate services, policies, and pricing methods to customers.
Monitor customer feedback and resolve 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 as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the role.