Route Sales Driver

ICEE; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle and Gas Card

Cell phone and Tablet

Technical School Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays, Sick time and Paid VAC

Birthday Holiday

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

ICEE is seeking a Route Sales Driver to professionally represent the company and build strong relationships with store personnel. The role focuses on in-store merchandising and POS, daily product deliveries, inventory rotation, and promotional material management.

You will work with minimal supervision, complete paperwork such as invoices, and maintain equipment and promotional items. A company vehicle, gas card, and devices are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age due to DOT requirements.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs regularly; occasional lifting over 70 lbs.
• Ability to drive more than 40% of the time.
• Steel-toed shoes required.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload company vehicle and verify daily inventory.
• Complete scheduled deliveries and ensure prompt delivery of products and promotional items.
• Inform store personnel about new products and promotions.
• Ensure proper training on ICEE equipment for unfamiliar staff.
• Clean machines, replenish stock, and refresh promotional materials.
• Document store PO numbers on invoices when applicable.
• Perform weekly vehicle checks and complete DVIR as required.
• Handle general warehouse duties including shipping/receiving and organizing.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Merchandising

Interpersonal relationships

Time management

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the operations leadership, the Route Sales Driver ensures that The ICEE Company is always represented in a professional and courteous manner. Customer service is always capitalized at ICEE, and we have a commitment to success to not only our customers but also our partners and our peers. Route Sales Drivers must develop strong relationships with store personnel, and they must be motivated toward in-store merchandising and POS (point of sale). Daily, they are expected to deliver products, complete, and rotate account inventory, complete invoices, clean machines, and replaces promotional materials. Route Sales Drivers will work with minimal supervision and are required to attend weekly meetings held in their Service Center. Individuals in this role are provided with a vehicle to complete their route, uniforms, cell phone, tablet, and gas card.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Responsible for loading/unloading the company vehicle to ensure inventory for delivery prepared for daily route. Completes inventory count at the beginning and the end of shift each day.
• Completes scheduled deliveries assigned and ensure prompt delivery of products and promotional items.
• Discusses with store personnel any new product to be left and inform them of new promotional items.
• Ensures that the proper training of ICEE equipment is discussed with any store personnel that are not familiar with machine operation.
• Cleans machines, replenishes stock of cups/lids/straws, and freshens promotional materials.
• Documents store provided PO # on invoices at necessary accounts.
• On occasion, there will be COD (cash on demand) accounts delivered. The driver will deliver the product to these accounts and in return he/she will receive the payment for this product. If cash payment is made, the driver is responsible for obtaining a money order for the proper amount minus the cost of money order. This money order is turned into the Service Center manager at the end of every day.
• Performs weekly vehicle checks. DOT vehicles, driver must fill out a DVIR (daily vehicle inspection report).
• Performs assigned general warehouse duties including but not limited to cleaning, organizing, rotating product, shipping and receiving of equipment, parts, and product.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, the Route Sales Driver must be self-motivated and have the ability to stay on task with minimal to no supervision. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Must possess enthusiasm and motivation toward in-store merchandising and POS.
• Must be able to successfully maintain customer relations, interpersonal relationships, team relations, and service.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
• Great oral and written communication skills. Must be comfortable performing basic mathematical functions as well.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age due to DOT requirements.
• Preferred two (2) years Customer Service and/or Route Driving experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs . or more on a regular basis. Occasional lifting in excess of 70 lbs. required.
• Ability to Drive more than 40% of the time.
• Must have and wear steel-toed shoes.

Pay from: $22.00/hour - Pay is based on experience, education, training, and certifications

ICEE offers their Technicians

• Company Vehicle and Gas Card
• Cell phone and Tablet
• Technical School Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Paid holidays, Sick time and Paid vacation
• Birthday Holiday (must be used within the Employee Birthday Month)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan

US Hourly Pay Range

$22 - $22 USD

Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.