Route Sales & Delivery Driver

schwans; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwan's Company in Davenport, IA is hiring a local CDL Class B route representative to sell and deliver products, place orders, and merchandise so our brands remain visible on store shelves.

You will use handheld sales software, build relationships with store teams, ensure DOT compliance, and handle daily truck duties on a Monday–Friday route with occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• CDL with airbrake endorsement and 21+ years old.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds and handle frozen products.
• Pre-employment background check, drug test, and DOT physical.
• Experience in DSD, grocery, or retail sales preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Place orders and drive additional sales by gaining display space and promoting new products.
• Merchandise product, maintain display space, and rotate product.
• Unload products, place product in the back room, and collect proof of delivery.
• Use handheld technology and sales software to complete daily work.
• Build in-store relationships and work effectively with co-workers in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain DOT rules and regulations and perform daily truck inspections.

Skills

CDL Class B

Delivery

Merchandising

Sales skills

Handheld tech

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld device

Sales software

Job description

Immediately Hiring

If you are interested in building your career in a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you!

What We Offer

• Pay: $57000 - $59000/year
• Compensation is a combination of base pay plus commission
• Monday -- Friday schedule (occasional weekends) on assigned route; early morning start time and mid-afternoon end time
• Company uniform and footwear allowance provided
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and 401K with Company Match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Opportunities for career advancement

What You Will Do

As a local CDL Class B route representative, you will sell and deliver product, place orders, and merchandise to ensure our products are available on store shelves for grocery shoppers.

• Place orders and drive additional sales by gaining display space and promoting new products
• Merchandise product, maintain display space, and rotate product
• Unload products, place product in the back room, and collect proof of delivery
• Use handheld technology and sales software to complete daily work
• Build in-store relationships and work effectively with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain DOT rules and regulations and perform daily truck inspections

What We Look For

• DSD, grocery, retail sales, delivery, or warehouse experience preferred but not required
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement and ability to meet medical certification requirements; must be 21 years or older
• Ability to safely lift 35 pounds and move frozen product using appropriate equipment
• Ability to meet pre-employment background check, drug test, and DOT physical requirements

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or other protected class.

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