SWING DRIVERS

SUNCOAST BEVERAGE SALES LLC•Fort Myers, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An entry-level position responsible for learning all aspects of the Delivery Service Department, including the work of merchandisers and delivery representatives. The position reports directly to the Delivery Supervisor and Delivery and Service Manager. Swing Drivers learn routes and delivery procedures, handle route equipment and inventory, merchandise products, and support customer relationships at retail accounts. The role requires use of a personal vehicle for business purposes and may involve overtime, weekends, holidays, and work in adverse weather conditions.

Requirements

Physical ability to complete all job tasks, including lifting at least 40 pounds and continuous lifting up to 162 pounds.
Complete all training required for the position.
Read, understand, and comply with the company Policy Manual, Safety Manual, and Fleet Manual.
Maintain insurability requirements as determined by Suncoast Beverage Sales.
Hold a Class A CDL driver’s license.
Have basic math and computer skills.
Have strong communication and customer service skills.
Be self-motivated and have a strong work ethic.
Be willing to work until the entire job is done, including in adverse weather conditions.
Be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the company.
Present oneself professionally at all times.

Responsibilities

Learn various routes and the mechanics of route delivery.
Understand and perform check-in and check-out procedures.
Assume accountability for all equipment used on a specific route.
Rotate products promptly using the color code system; use the product freshness guide and understand code dates and shelf life.
Learn pricing, promotions, and company goals.
Maintain package integrity and marketplace quality standards.
Build, disassemble, maintain, and merchandise displays in accounts.
Follow accounting procedures and account for money, invoices, and inventory collected or handled on an assigned route.
Abide by local and state beverage laws and follow safety rules, traffic laws, and company policies and procedures.
Communicate daily with Delivery and Service Supervisors, Account Managers, Sales Managers, and retailers.
Build and improve customer relationships at the retail level.
Perform duties and responsibilities associated with Merchandising and Delivery Representative positions.
Merchandise products creatively and effectively to improve shelf and display positions.
Keep back rooms and back stock neat and orderly.
Manage time effectively to meet daily route work needs.
Submit completed and signed daily activity reports to a supervisor.
Use a personal vehicle for business purposes.
Perform other tasks as requested by management.