Route Sales Support Driver
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. In this customer-facing role, the driver represents Vestis professionally, generates goodwill and loyalty, delivers products and services to clients, and supports route growth and profitability. The role involves independently managing a daily route, operating a company step van, and assisting with new customer acquisition and account installation. The position is based in Roanoke, Virginia. Work may involve varying weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, and a fast-paced environment that sometimes requires irregular and long hours. Physical duties include routinely lifting and maneuvering at least 25 pounds, occasionally lifting and maneuvering 50 pounds or more, and bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid driver’s license, not 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 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 a designated area to provide products and services to clients.
- Verify the vehicle’s daily preventive 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 complete and accurate information 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 in procuring 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; use safe precautions, proper tools and equipment, and follow safe work practices and policies.
- Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the listed activities, as required or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
