Route Sales & Delivery Driver

Schwan's; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated CDL Class B Route Representative to join their dynamic team. This role involves selling and delivering popular products while ensuring they are well-stocked on store shelves. With a Monday to Friday schedule and opportunities for career advancement, this position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and life insurance, paid vacations, and a 401K plan. If you're looking to grow your career in a supportive environment with a focus on teamwork and customer relationships, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Company Uniform

Footwear Allowance

Opportunities for Career Advancement

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class B CDL and meet medical certification requirements.
• Experience in retail sales or delivery preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Sell and deliver products, ensuring availability on store shelves.
• Maintain display space and rotate products effectively.

Skills

Retail Sales Experience

Delivery Experience

Basic Math Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Handheld Technology

Sales Software

Company Equipment

Job description

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: $56000 - $58000/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.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Years of Related Experience: One or more years of related experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must meet Federal Department of Transportation driver eligibility and medical certification requirements, and must possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) from state of residence; Must have a mobile device with voice and text capabilities; Must be willing and able to work weekends and overnight hours as needed; Basic math and language skills; Ability to operate and maintain company equipment including handhelds, computers, etc; Effective oral and written communication skills; Strong time management skills; In certain geographical locations, other languages may be preferred.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.