Route Sales Support Driver

Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies | Canadian Linen & Uniform Service | Québec Linge Service D’Uniformes • Johnson City, TN

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About The Position

The Route Sales Support Driver builds positive customer relationships while delivering products and services to a variety of clients. The role combines safe vehicle operation, independent route management, accurate and timely deliveries, customer service, and sales growth. Route Sales Support Drivers represent Vestis professionally, work to generate customer goodwill and loyalty, and help meet individual sales goals in a competitive environment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid non-CDL driver's license 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 more than 50 pounds.
• 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.
• Manage the daily route independently 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, solicit business, prepare service agreements, and install new accounts.
• Assist the sales organization in procuring additional new business.
• 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

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