Route Sales Support Driver

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

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About The Position

The Route Sales Support Driver builds positive customer relationships while delivering products and services to clients and working to meet individual sales growth goals. The role represents Vestis professionally, supports customer loyalty, and contributes to route profitability and new business development. The driver independently manages a designated route, operates a company step van, and balances safe, timely deliveries with attentive customer service.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver's license, not requiring a CDL, with minimal points or violations in the last three years and an 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 solve customer concerns.
High school degree or equivalent.
Ability to routinely lift and maneuver at least 25 pounds and load or 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 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 in accordance with company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Review invoices daily for accuracy and completeness, making corrections as needed.
Meet sales goals and promote overall 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 obtaining additional new business.
Clearly communicate services, policies, and pricing methods to customers.
Monitor customer feedback and promptly and courteously handle customer issues.
Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others by using proper precautions, tools, and equipment and following safe work practices and policies.
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the role as required or assigned.