Route Sales & Account Growth Driver (Relief)

Aramark; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Portland seeks a Route Sales Relief Driver to build partnerships with customers, drive route growth, and maintain account retention. You will engage with key decision-makers, identify sales opportunities, and ensure safe delivery of products on schedule.

The role emphasizes customer service, timely communication, and adherence to DOT requirements. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of public-contact experience, a valid license, and the ability to sell products while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a position requiring heavy public contact.
• High School Diploma/ GED 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

Public contact experience

Communication

Sales skills

Time management

Independent work

Safety awareness

DOT knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Aramark Portland seeks a Route Sales Relief Driver to build partnerships with customers, drive route growth, and maintain account retention. You will engage with key decision-makers, identify sales opportunities, and ensure safe delivery of products on schedule.

The role emphasizes customer service, timely communication, and adherence to DOT requirements. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of public-contact experience, a valid license, and the ability to sell products while maintaining strong