Route Sales Support Driver

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

10d

About The Position

The Route Sales Support Driver builds positive customer relationships and works to exceed customer expectations while meeting individual sales growth goals. The role balances customer service, delivery, and sales activities, and represents Vestis professionally to generate customer goodwill and loyalty. The driver independently manages a daily route, operates a company step van, delivers and loads products, supports existing accounts, and helps develop new business.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid non-CDL driver's license with minimal points or violations in the last three years.
Excellent driving record.
Customer service experience involving frequent 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 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 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 accuracy and completeness 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 safety and the safety of others by 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.