Route Sales and Service Driver

Virginia Linen Service; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation

Medical, Dental, Long-Term Disability,

Job summary

Virginia Linen Service, a family-owned textile rental and commercial laundry company, is seeking a Route Sales/Service Driver. You will pick up and deliver products on an established route, build relationships with customers, and identify opportunities to sell additional products and services.

Expect commission opportunities and the chance to work independently in a modern vehicle, with home every night. Successful candidates will have flexibility in hours, a clean driving record, and the

Qualifications

• Experience in route delivery or service industry preferred but not required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass background, drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Deliver textile and disposable products on an established route.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and identify selling opportunities.
• Load, push, pull, and lift items up to 50 pounds.
• Represent the company professionally on every customer interaction.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Clean driving record

Background checks

Job description

As a Route Sales/Service Driver for our company, will be making a significant difference in the lives of customers of many businesses that you will personally know and trust. We are a growing, family-owned and professionally managed company, in business since 1934 with a long history of serving customers throughout the Restaurant, Hospitality, and Healthcare industries. Our success is built on strong customer relationships, quality service, and dedicated employees who take pride in the work they do.

Responsibilities

• Position picks up and delivers textile and disposable products to customers on an established route
• Frequent interaction with customers, and selling products with commission opportunities
• This position is labor intensive, requiring loading, pushing, pulling and lifting to 50lbs
• It also requires reaching, squatting and bending while delivering products to the customers and delivering products across a wide variety of weather conditions

Qualifications

• Must have flexibility in hours (early morning start and finish in afternoon)
• Prior route delivery experience within a service industry, helpful but not necessary
• Clean driving record required
• Pass the required background checks
• Pass the required drug test and physical capabilities test

Route Sales/Service Driver

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver textile and disposable products to customers on an established route
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers through excellent service
• Interact with customers regularly and identify opportunities to sell additional products and services
• Earn additional income through commission opportunities
• Load, push, pull, and lift products weighing up to 50 pounds
• Repeatedly reach, squat, bend, and maneuver products throughout the workday
• Work outdoors and drive in a variety of weather conditions
• Maintain accurate delivery records and ensure customer orders are handled correctly
• Represent the company professionally with every customer interaction

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible hours, including early morning starts and afternoon finishes
• Previous route delivery or service industry experience is preferred but not required
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Professional appearance and dependable work ethic
• Clean driving record
• Ability to pass required background checks
• Ability to pass required drug screening and physical capabilities testing
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position

Benefits

• Independence: Manage your established route and customers while working independently in a modern, custom-designed vehicle
• Home every night: No overnight travel required
• Medical, Dental, Long-Term Disability, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Paid Vacation
• Competitive wages with commission opportunities 45-68k
• Positive, team-oriented culture where employees are recognized and encouraged to make a difference

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Virginia Linen Service, Inc. is a linen rental supply and commercial laundry company. Our business provides linen, textile, and hygiene services to the hospitality, first class lodging, healthcare, and small business customers.

Our company is dedicated to resource conservation and social responsibility. Part of the quality service we offer our customers is the knowledge that we are helping them achieve their business goals while reducing their impact on the environment.

Virginia Linen Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.