Hourly Route Sales Representative

Herr Foods Inc.; Oakland (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Hourly Route Sales Representative, where you'll drive delivery trucks to sell and deliver quality snack foods. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to earn a retention bonus. You'll engage with customers, build relationships, and ensure they receive the freshest products. With a strong emphasis on customer service and organizational skills, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and a supportive workplace culture that values your contributions and well-being.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and excellent driving record.
• Must pass a job-related assessment with a score of 70% or better.

Responsibilities

• Sell, deliver, and merchandise products to grocery stores.
• Build relationships with key decision makers and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Driving Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hourly Route Sales Representative

Department: Route Sales

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Oakland, NJ

Compensation: $19.06 / 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, joining our Oakland, NJ team.

• HOURLY RATE: $19.06/hour
• SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday approximately 45-55 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, company profit sharing.
  • Paid vacation, holiday and sick time.
  • Paid Employee referral program.

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.

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 and 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 general education degree (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 have 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

Benefit (Details):

Herr’s is proud to offer a variety of quality benefits and wellness programs where we have been recognized as a 5-time Well Workplace Award winner in the area! Elective benefits include medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance; long term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness indemnity plans, and legal plans. The company also provides opportunities to contribute to a 401k, company profit sharing, vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description).




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Key Responsibilites

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Sell, deliver, stock and merchandise Herr's brand snack foods to grocery retail and independent chain stores.
• Progressively increase current customer sales volume. This includes and is not limited to:
• Building relationships with key decision makers
• Providing excellent customer service
• Inquiring about customer needs
• Communicating 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 in order 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

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