Route Sales & Account Growth Driver

Aramark; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Route Sales Relief Driver in Seattle to build partnerships with customers, drive route growth, and renew service agreements while maintaining an account ownership mindset.

You will identify opportunities for new business with existing customers and establish strong relationships to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. The role requires safe vehicle operation, accurate inventory handling, and adherence to DOT requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a position requiring heavy public contact.
• High School Diploma/G.E.D required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain DOT certification to operate DOT regulated vehicles.
• Must have clean driving record for 5 years.
• Ability to communicate at high efficiency and effectiveness with clients and operations staff.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing demands.
• The incumbent is proficient or can be trained to sell products to customers.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
• Must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance with the CMV policy and a valid driver's license.
• Client interaction, communication, organization/time management are critical to the success of this role.
• The ability to work efficiently and independently is important as well.

Responsibilities

• Meet sales expectations and promote overall route growth, service agreement renewal, and customer retention to enhance the profitability of the market center.
• Identify opportunities to solicit new business and increase business revenue through selling new items to current customers and obtaining new accounts.
• Establish and maintain effective and respectful relationships with customers and provide outstanding customer service by having an account ownership mentality.
• Focus on account retention and seek opportunities to improve the account by being the first/primary responder to all customer issues and opportunities.
• Ensure products are loaded/unloaded in a safe manner, proper items and quantities of merchandise are delivered on their regularly scheduled day, merchandise is stocked, products are rotated, and all equipment is maintained and cleaned.
• Operate Company vehicles safely and courteously while following the rules of the road.
• Verify the daily preventative maintenance of the vehicle and keep the interior of the truck clean, organized, and safely maintained. Comply with all DOT requirements.
• Responsible for and respectful of both customer and Aramark assets.
• Install and maintain appropriate inventory levels at customer locations and ensure proper quality and working condition.
• Responsible for a complete and accurate accounting of all monies and products daily in accordance with established guidelines.
• Practice attentive and active listening and communicate effectively under adverse conditions through the internal/external communication process.
• Communicate with the GM, RSM, CSM, and CSA's regarding customers and reports on pending problems, or on evidence of competitors in customer locations.

Skills

Customer service

Account management

Communication

Driving

Independence

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Route Sales Relief Driver in Seattle to build partnerships with customers, drive route growth, and renew service agreements while maintaining an account ownership mindset.

You will identify opportunities for new business with existing customers and establish strong relationships to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. The role requires safe vehicle operation, accurate inventory handling, and adherence to DOT requirements in a fast-paced environment.