Route Sales Support Driver
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. Representing Vestis professionally, the driver operates a company step van on an assigned route to deliver products and services, support existing customers, and develop new business. The role requires independent route management, accurate documentation, safe work practices, and the ability to communicate Vestis services, policies, and pricing to customers. The position is based in Joplin, Missouri. Work may involve varying weather conditions, a fast-paced environment, and irregular or long hours. The driver routinely lifts and maneuvers at least 25 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds or more, including loading and unloading products. The role also involves bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching.
Requirements
- At least 21 years of age.
- Valid driver’s license, not a CDL, with minimal points or violations in the last three years and an excellent driving record.
- Customer service experience involving consistent contact with a wide variety of customers.
- 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 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 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 completeness and accuracy 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 obtaining 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
