Route Sales Support Driver

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

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About The Position

The Route Sales Support Driver builds positive customer relationships and balances exceptional service with individual sales-growth goals. The role represents Vestis professionally, generating customer goodwill and loyalty while delivering products and services to clients. It involves independently managing a route, operating and maintaining a company step van, supporting sales growth, developing prospective customers, and resolving customer concerns. The position may involve fast-paced work and irregular or long hours, as well as exposure to varying weather conditions.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid non-CDL driver’s license with minimal points or violations in the past 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 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 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 preventive maintenance and maintain required operator documentation.
• Manage the daily route independently 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 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 and others’ safety, use proper precautions, tools, and equipment, and follow safe-work practices and policies.
• Perform other assigned duties reasonably within the scope of the role.

What This Job Offers

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