Route Sales Support Driver
About The Position
The Route Sales Support Driver builds positive working relationships with customers and works to exceed their expectations while balancing excellent service with individual sales growth goals. As a representative of Vestis, the driver promotes goodwill and customer loyalty through professional conduct. The position operates a company step van on an assigned route to deliver products and services, manages route activities independently, and supports sales growth by developing prospects and helping establish new accounts. It also involves maintaining vehicle and operator documentation, reviewing invoices, communicating service and pricing information, and responding to customer feedback and concerns. The role may involve exposure to varying weather, a fast-paced environment, and irregular or long hours. Physical activities include routinely lifting and maneuvering at least 25 pounds, occasionally lifting 50 pounds or more, and bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching. A high school degree or equivalent and a valid non-CDL driver’s license are required.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid driver’s license (not CDL) 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 or unload product 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 the 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 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 with 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; use proper precautions, tools, and equipment and follow safe work practices and policies.
- Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the listed activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
