Customer Advocate

ImageFIRST; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k (match)

Paid Time Off Package

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Program

Great company culture

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

ImageFIRST, located in Kentwood, Michigan, is seeking a motivated Route Sales Representative. This role involves developing customer relationships and increasing account revenue through creative sales strategies. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, at least 3 years of sales experience, and a valid driver’s license. Responsibilities include managing route efficiency, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining company equipment. ImageFIRST offers weekly pay, 401k matching, and a collaborative company culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience within sales or a route sales role.
• Must possess a valid DOT medical certification.
• Valid Driver’s License and excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Promote company values and build customer relationships.
• Handle administrative aspects of sales and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage route to maximize efficiency and revenue.
• Increase account revenue by selling additional products.
• Maintain communication of repairs and paperwork accuracy.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship management

Route management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial motor vehicle

Job description

Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST® is the largest and only national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the healthcare market. Acquired by private equity firm Calera Capital in 2018, ImageFIRST serves medical facilities nationwide providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs, and more while managing their clients’ linen inventory for cost management. As leaders in infection prevention, they currently own and operate the most HLAC-accredited facilities in the industry. With one of the highest customer retention rates in the industry - 97% - ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction and making staff happy with our white glove service!

Check out our company page: https://www.imagefirst.com/company/

This is a route-based service-oriented position requiring the employee to establish, maintain and build strong customer relationships through responsive and creative sales and service strategies. To grow existing customer business through sales and retention programs, to provide prompt, effective solutions to customer needs, to maximize route revenue through improved time management and upgraded product mix, to maximize contract terms by identifying changes in programs that require updated paperwork and to be ImageFIRST’s “face” to our customers and potential customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support: Promote our values and the ImageFIRST way to build the company by positively impacting the lives of our associates, customers and community
• Customer Relationships: Handle all administrative aspects of sales, identify and resolve customer concerns, ensure customer satisfaction with company products and services, develop positive relationships with principal customer contacts, maintain enthusiastic and professional attitude and maximize customer contract term
• Route: Manage route to maximize efficiency, productivity and revenue: operate company equipment safely and responsibly, comply with applicable rules and regulations relating to safety and operation of commercial motor vehicles
• Sales: Increase account revenue by selling additional products and services, successfully complete sales programs, develop and implement strategies to identify new business opportunities. Meet or exceed sales objectives
• Load truck: organization, night before service, invoices, check rails, count-by-man, linen control sheet, maintain route books
• Unload Truck: check-in, empty soil carts, weigh carts
• Account appearance: organization of rails, hanger racks, plastic, wet bags, posters and repaid bags
• Truck Maintenance: timely communication of repairs, PM, accidents
• Paperwork: work order preparation and follow-up, invoice accuracy, credits, collection requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years of experience within sales or a route sales role
• Must possess a valid DOT (Department of Transportation) medical certification or obtain one within a designated timeframe.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds on a frequent basis
• Ability to drive commercial motor vehicle for up to 10 hours daily
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License and Excellent Driving Record
• Sense of direction/knowledge of area
• Be Respectful: Value all we come in contact with
• Be Remarkable: Create a positive moment with every interaction
• Be Safe: Keep ourselves and those around us safe
• Be Honest: Be guided by truthfulness in all we do
• Weekly pay
• Pet, Legal, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401k (match)
• Paid Time Off Package
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program
• Great company culture
• Collaborative team environment

EOE / Drug-Free Workplace

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are fueled by the talent, passion, anddiversityof our associates.