Route Sales Delivery Driver CDL

Primo Brands; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life insurance and disability

Employee discounts

Paid vacation and holidays

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Primo Brands in Tampa, Florida is seeking a Route Sales Delivery Driver to provide premium customer service to residential, commercial, and retail accounts while delivering beverages safely.

You will earn a base salary of $45,000 plus uncapped commission and customer tips, with total earnings potential around $75,000 to $90,000 per year, paid weekly.

This full-time role requires a valid CDL, DOT readiness, and a strong work ethic; comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Valid Class B CDL with air brake endorsement at the time of hire and maintain the required license throughout employment.
• Service-oriented with strong face-to-face sales skills.
• Ability to lift and carry an average of 250+ units per day, each weighing up to 45 lbs., with or without accommodation.
• Must be 21+ and able to obtain a DOT medical card.
• Must have a clean driving record as described, within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Operate a commercial vehicle in a safe and responsible manner, follow DOT daily documentation.
• Be courteous, outgoing and maintain a professional image with customers.
• Deliver correct products to scheduled locations and manage cash/receipts for accounts.

Skills

Service-oriented

Face-to-face sales

Customer service

Safety-focused

Ability to work in various weather

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class B with air brake endorsement

DOT medical card (ability to obtain)

Job description

Overview

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

The Route Sales Delivery Driver’s primary responsibilities are to provide premium customer service to residential, commercial, and retail customers, accelerate growth through upselling, manage account information, and work safely. This role is highly interactive and requires the ability to safely operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV).

Reporting Location: Tampa, FL

Compensation: Earning potential of approximately $75,000 – $90,000 / year ($45,000 / year base pay + uncapped commission after training + customer tips), paid weekly

• Training and service route rate of $61,160 / Year or $5,096.66 / month / Paid weekly
• Commission earnings are approximate only and are not guaranteed as they depend on individual circumstances and effort

Schedule:Monday – Friday (Saturdays dependent on business needs)

Start Time: 6 am until workload completion

Benefits of working for Primo Brands:

Health Benefits:Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA)

Retirement/Investing:401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment

Other great benefits:Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits

Responsibilities

Safety Focus

• Operate a commercial vehicle in a safe and responsible manner, follow defined safe work practices, and complete DOT required documentation daily
• Adhere to our safety policies which includes the prohibited use of electronic devices while driving and reporting any on-the-job incidents or changes in driving status

Service Orientation

• Be courteous, outgoing and always maintain a professional image
• Meet each customer’s individual preference by delivering the correct products to the right location during their scheduled day and timeframe
• Maintain necessary delivery information on all accounts including cash and receipts
• Find opportunities to maximize efficiencies and bring actionable solutions to leadership
• Act as a team player by supporting the team with decisions and helping others when needed
• Provide professional water dispenser cleaning services to customers while adhering to a strict quality process

Selling Skills

• Use a business owner’s mindset to drive growth, identify and open new accounts, particularly in the UDS (up-and-down-the-street) channel including convenience stores, small independent groceries, bodegas, etc. in order to build route density and increase individual commission opportunities
• Fully develop new and existing accounts by selling our full portfolio of products inside and outside of normal working hours
• Adhere to pricing and promotion guidelines set forth by Primo Brands
• Monitor the competitive environment to understand and leverage sales opportunities
• Upsell additional products and services to existing customers and achieve monthly customer acquisition goals

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement at the time of hire and maintain the required license throughout employment
• Service-oriented with strong face-to-face sales skills
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and in different types of weather
• Ability to effectively interact with customers in a variety of settings
• Ability to lift and carry an average of 250+ units per day, each weighing up to 45 lbs., using product handling tools as appropriate, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to climb in and out of a commercial vehicle on average 40-55 times per day
• Ability to work an average 45-hour week or more, including variable start/end times
• Ability to alternately sit, stand, push, pull and walk all day, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Must have the ability to obtain a DOT medical card for the purpose of working for Primo Brands
• Must possess a clean driving record, which means: in the last 3 years, that you’ve only had 1 license, no driving-related suspension, revocation or cancellation, no disqualifying offenses, no more than 2 moving violations and no reckless driving incidents and in the last 3years, no major driving offenses including DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accident
• Must be 21 years of age or older (DOT requirement)
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, stooping, bending, squatting, pushing and pulling with or without a reasonable accommodation

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Brands® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affi

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.