Route Sales Support Driver

Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies | Canadian Linen & Uniform Service | Québec Linge Service D’Uniformes • Fort Dodge, IA

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About The Position

The Route Sales Support Driver builds positive customer relationships while delivering products and services, providing strong customer service, and working to meet individual sales growth goals. The role advocates for Vestis by generating customer goodwill and loyalty and representing the organization professionally. It involves independently managing a delivery route, operating a company step van, supporting sales growth, and handling customer needs and concerns.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• 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 resolve customer concerns.
• High school degree or equivalent.

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 preventative 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 daily invoices 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 obtaining additional new business.
• Understand and clearly communicate services, policies, and pricing methods to customers.
• Monitor customer feedback and promptly and courteously address customer issues.
• 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 reasonably within the scope of the listed activities as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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