Vending Machine - Route Driver

Suntory•Garner, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Full Service CR to join our team. We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond. We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and other beverages. We do business in five states and sell PepsiCo beverages to most of the market in our geographic regions. We also develop our own line of beverages, producing and distributing a growing product line nationally. We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo’s beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy. We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, adaptability, and communication in all we do and expect from all team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
License required depends on vehicle class operated- CDL-A (combination vehicle over 26,000lbs), CDL-B (over 26,000 lbs) or regular license (under 26,000 lbs).
Must be able to pass a DOT physical prior to first day of employment.
Must be able to obtain a CDL permit by the 15th business day and 45 business days from their date of hire in which to obtain the license, if CDL is not currently held.
Must provide current DOT medical card, if valid.
One (1) year route sales driving experience preferred.
Must be able to lift 85 pounds easily and able to push/pull product on a hand cart continuously throughout the day.
Detail-oriented and have numerical aptitude.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Able to organize and prioritize tasks.
Able to successfully complete PBV driving test and meet driving standards.
Able to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year route sales driving experience

Responsibilities

Filling products in full service vending machines
Maintaining good customer service
Ensuring up-to-date products are supplied to customers
Maintaining a neat and clean area around the machines
Collecting monies
Reconciling the route at close of each day
Rotate, merchandise, and stock products across assigned retail accounts, including gondolas, racks, coolers, and secondary displays.
Build and maintain strong relationships with store owners and managers through effective, one-on-one selling.
Ensure shelves, coolers, displays, and backroom areas are consistently clean, organized and visually appealing.
Manage product inventory and place accurate orders to maintain in-stock conditions and minimize out-of-stocks.
Execute all customer development agreement (CDA) elements and promotional programs as directed.
Collaborate and communicate regularly with Key Account Managers (KAMs) to align on account needs and priorities.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave
401(k) with a company match
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalization
Saving and spending accounts
Company-paid telemedicine services
Free counseling and information services
Wellness program
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid disability coverage
Adoption assistance
Education assistance
Legal service plan option
Pay advance option