Hourly Route Sales Representative

Herr Foods Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Retention bonus up to $250

Job summary

A leading snack food company is looking for an Hourly Route Sales Representative to service the Indianapolis area. In this role, you will deliver and merchandise products to grocery and independent stores, focus on improving sales volume, and ensure excellent customer service. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, a strong work ethic, and effective communication skills. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license in the current state of residence.
• Possess a stable work history with good references.

Responsibilities

• Sell, deliver, stock and merchandise Herr's brand snack foods.
• Increase customer base by soliciting new accounts.
• Complete daily vehicle safety inspections and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Persuasion skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Department: Route Sales

Location: Chillicothe, OH

Compensation: $19.00 / hour

Description

Building a great career never tasted so good!

ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $250.00 RETENTION BONUS!

We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Hourly Route Sales position to service the Indianapolis, IN area.

Job Details

• HOURLY RATE: $19.00/hour
• SCHEDULE: 5 days per week, Saturdays required.
• HOURS: 30-40 hours a week

BENEFITS: This position is full-time benefit eligible. Elective benefits include:

• Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance.
• Opportunity to contribute to a 401k, with a generous Company Match Program, Annual Company Profit Sharing.
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time.
• Paid Employee referral program.
• Ability to take your truck home with you and save on fuel!

Job Summary: Safely drives step-van delivery truck over any assigned route to sell, deliver, and merchandise products, as well as provide excellent customer service to a variety of grocery, mass merchandise, and independent chain stores.

Responsibilities

• Sell, deliver, stock and merchandise Herr's brand snack foods to grocery retail and independent chain stores.
• Progressively increase current customer sales volume, including building relationships with key decision makers and providing excellent customer service.
• Inquire about customer needs, communicate product knowledge and suggestive selling.
• Increase customer base by soliciting new accounts.
• Execute company sponsored promotional programs by acquiring temporary and incremental product displays, shelving, and racks.
• Rotate and provide credit to accounts for stale or damaged items to provide the freshest product.
• Process orders by entering product codes into hand-held computers.
• Collect cash from customers and accurately process associated invoices.
• Manage daily accuracy of product inventory.
• Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle safety inspection, and maintain a clean truck.

Qualifications You Bring

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license in the current state of residence.
• Must possess an excellent driving record.
• No more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years.
• No DUI’s within the past 3 years.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass a job-related assessment with a score of 70% or better.
• All Herr Foods Inc. job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test. Herr Foods also has a Random Drug Testing program for all active employees.
• Able to read, write, understand and speak English.
• Possess a stable work history with good references.
• Display evidence of sound judgment and the ability to adapt quickly to different work and driving conditions.
• Possess strong communication, persuasion, and organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities effectively.

Physical Demands

• Constantly reaching; frequently sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, driving and lifting up to 32 pounds
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 48 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds

Benefits Details

Herr’s offers a variety of benefits and wellness programs. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance; long-term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness plans; matching 401k; vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services; and tuition reimbursement. Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service. Assured Excellence Program provides high-quality health care for orthopedic procedures, cancer treatments, cardiac surgery and care, and more. OSS Health Company Direct Program offers bundled rates for orthopedic care and imaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Sell, deliver, stock and merchandise Herr's products to grocery retail and independent stores.
• Build relationships with key decision makers and provide excellent customer service.
• Execute promotional programs and maintain product displays and shelves.
• Ensure freshness by rotating stock and crediting accounts for damaged items.
• Manage orders and inventory accuracy; perform daily vehicle safety inspections.

Any questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at 610-932-6500 or [e-mail]

Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities

EEO statements and related disclosures apply where required by law.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Business Development

Industries: Food & Beverages

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