Route Sales Support Driver
About The Position
The Route Sales Support Driver builds positive customer relationships and works to exceed customer expectations while meeting individual sales growth goals. As a representative of Vestis, the driver promotes customer goodwill and loyalty through professional service. The role operates a company step van on a designated route, delivers products and services, supports route growth and new account development, and addresses customer needs. It involves working independently in a fast-paced environment and may require irregular and long hours. The position is exposed to adverse and varying weather conditions, including extreme temperatures depending on location. 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 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 and 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 a designated area to provide products and services to clients.
- Verify daily preventative vehicle 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 completeness and accuracy, making corrections as needed.
- Meet sales goals and promote overall 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 handle customer issues promptly and courteously.
- Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others, using safe precautions, proper tools and equipment, and following safe work practices and policies.
- Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the listed activities, as required or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
