Carvel Route Sales Representative (La Vergne, TN)

Rich Products Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation, a global foods leader, seeks a Route Sales Delivery Driver to deliver Carvel & Rich’s frozen products to supermarket accounts using a Carvel truck. Emphasis on safety, sales and in-store merchandising execution.

Role starts as early as 3am with 10–12 stops per day; Saturdays may be required during peak season. Requires a valid license, clean driving record, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb in/out of a truck.
• CDL-B permit preferred prior to start (reimbursed after start).
• DSD experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Sell and deliver Carvel & Rich’s frozen goods to stores from a Carvel Truck.
• Ensure safety, drive route, provide customer service, and support in-store merchandising.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team player

Customer service

Driving

Physical endurance

CDL-B permit

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDL-B permit preferred

Job description

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

As a Carvel Route Sales Delivery Driver, you will be fully responsible for the direct store delivery of quality products to our supermarket accounts.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

Who we are:
Carvel is part of the Rich’s family of brands. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others.

What do we need?
Simply put, qualified, hardworking people such as yourself. Route Sales Delivery Drivers are full-time positions that are responsible for selling and delivering Carvel & Rich’s complete line of high-quality frozen goods to existing and new accounts while driving a Carvel Truck.
Key goals include safety, sales and credit volume, customer service and in-store merchandising execution.

Route Sales Delivery Drivers hours of work vary by assigned route. The route start time will start as early as 3am and averages 10-12 stops a day - this is subject to change at any time. Must be able to work Saturday's during peak season.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

What do you need?

- Strong work ethic and a team player who puts the customer first

- Minimally 21 years of age

- Valid drivers license and a clean driving record– we will be checking

- Servicing our customers is tough work, and you will need to be able to climb in and out of the truck and carry goods that can weigh up to 50 pounds

- High School diploma or GED equivalent

- A CDL-B permit is preferred prior to start. The fee will be reimbursed 30 days after you start and have obtained your CDL-B license (which we also pay for). Do you already have this? Great,that is even better! Ultimately a CDL-B will be needed to perform the essential function of the role, but if you don’t have it we can help you get there.

- Previous DSD experience is a bonus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Lift 50 pounds

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$46,985.45 - $63,568.55

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity , standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.