Route Sales Support Driver

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

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Route Sales Support Driver builds positive working relationships with customers and works to exceed their expectations while balancing customer service with individual sales growth goals. The role represents Vestis professionally and helps generate customer goodwill and loyalty. It involves operating a company step van on an assigned route, delivering products and services, supporting existing customers, and developing new business. The position is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license, not a CDL, with minimal points or violations in the last three years; excellent driving record required.
• 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 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 the designated area to provide products and services to clients.
• Verify daily vehicle preventative maintenance and maintain required 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 complete and accurate information 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 communicate services, policies, and pricing methods to customers.
• Monitor customer feedback and handle customer issues promptly and courteously.
• Take responsibility for personal and others’ safety by using precautions, tools, and equipment appropriately and following safe work practices and policies.
• Perform other duties within the reasonable scope of the role as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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