Junk Removal and Route Sales Associate

1-800-GOT-JUNK?; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Tips

Overtime

Weekend shifts

Uniform provided

Career progression

Job summary

Southwind, the highest-performing 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise group, is hiring a Field Sales & Service Representative to energize customers with exceptional service and on-site sales.

Join a fast-paced team where you will lead pricing conversations, deliver accurate estimates, and remove junk safely from homes and businesses. Training is provided for driving box trucks, with clear paths to leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Sales-driven with a passion for exceeding customer expectations.
• Friendly and personable, devoted to delivering outstanding service.
• Energetic and physically able to engage in hands-on tasks.
• Reliable and hardworking, positive team contributor.
• Strong communicator with good problem-solving and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create WOW moments through outstanding customer service.
• Lead pricing conversations, close on-site sales, and deliver clear estimates.
• Remove junk safely from homes and businesses.
• Drive, navigate, and operate box trucks (training provided).
• Lift, carry, load, and maneuver items up to 75 lbs.
• Represent the brand with integrity, professionalism, and a sharp appearance.

Skills

Sales

Customer service

People skills

Communication

Dependability

Job description

Ready to build a high-energy career where every day is different? Join ourField Sales & Service Teamand help us deliver exceptional customer moments and powerful service experiences. We're Southwind— the highest-performing 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise group — built onintegrity, accountability, and investing in people.

About Us:

At 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, we're a fast-paced and fun operation that helps people in our community get rid of unwanted items responsibly. We do it like no one else with our professional, on-time service and friendly uniformed team.

We're hiring ambitious, outgoing and active individuals who are committed to providing exceptional customer experiences.

Pay Range:

$20–$22/hour ($11.00hr+ Profit Share + Tips)

• Base hourly rate
• Tips
• Profit share & performance incentives
• Overtime
• 1 mandatory weekend shift
• 3–4 weekday shifts
• Shifts run 8–10 hours and may fall anywhere between 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, depending on business
  needs
• Must maintain availability for 4 weekdays + 1 weekend day every week

What We’re Looking For:

• Sales-Driven: A passion for sales and a knack for exceeding customer expectations.
• People Focused: Friendly and personable, dedicated to delivering outstanding service.
• Energetic: Physically fit and enthusiastic about engaging in hands‑on tasks.
• Dependable: Reliable and hardworking, positively contributing to our team culture.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent problem-solving skills and organizational abilities.

Role Overview:

As a Field Sales & Service Representative, you’ll bring energy, professionalism, and salesmanship to every job.

• Create WOW moments through outstanding customer service
• Lead pricing conversations, close on-site sales, and deliver clear estimates
• Remove junk safely from homes and businesses
• Drive, navigate, and operate box trucks (training provided)
• Lift, carry, load, and maneuver items up to 75 lbs
• Represent our brand with integrity, professionalism, and a sharp appearance

No prior junk removal experience required — Participate in daily recorded role-play scenarios to

support ongoing training, skill development, and performance improvement - we train you.

Uniform Standards:

Maintained anytime you’re at the office — on or off the clock:

• Brown Belt
• Brown Steel-Toe Boots
• Branded Polo (Provided)
• Branded Ball Cap or Beanie (Provided)
• Sweatshirt (Provided)
• Navy BLUE work pants or shorts

Company-Wide Standards (Required for All Roles):

DOT Medical Certification

• A valid DOT Medical Card is required for driving commercial vehicles.
• Southwind covers the full cost of obtaining your DOT Medical Certification.

Professional Growth:

Our team members grow fast. Advancement pathways include:

• People Development (To Director of People Developement)
• Operator (To Director of Operations)
• General Manager

We promote from within whenever possible!

Why Us?

Southwind encourages team members to lead with innovation and purpose. We're a company built on integrity, teamwork, and ongoing development. Join us and help redefine home services.

This job description outlines the key responsibilities, qualifications, and skills required for the Customer

Experience Leader position at Southwind, the owners of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. The specific responsibilities and

qualifications may vary based on the company's needs and industry requirements.

Southwind and its group of companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affiantative Action, Veteran-friendly employer.

Our Mission Statement:

Anything is possible.Invest in people.Change the world.