Route Sales Driver

.; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

We are seeking a Route Sales Driver in Lockport, NY. The role involves delivering orders to customers, maintaining an efficient route, and ensuring excellent customer service. Candidates should have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and good time management skills. The position requires lifting and getting in and out of a vehicle frequently, as well as comfort in varying weather conditions. Benefits include employee discounts, paid time off, and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry ~15 lbs.
• Ability to get in and out of a vehicle frequently throughout the day.
• Comfortable working in various weather conditions.
• High energy and polished presence.

Responsibilities

• Delivering orders to customers at their home or business.
• Ensuring route and manifest are accurate before delivery.
• Maintaining communication on vehicle maintenance issues.
• Completing daily tasks to enhance customer retention.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Basic technology skills

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mobile apps

GPS

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance

Summary

The Route Sales Driver provides excellent customer service delivering orders at pick up and drop off to route customers at their home or business. They are able to follow the manifest and maintain customer base while adding new customers to their route.

Daily/Routine Functions

• Ensures route is in correct order and manifest is accurate before delivery.
• Check’s with production for any missing orders.
• Ensures every customer receives a bag with delivery.
• Correctly loads vans for efficient route.
• Stops at all designated stops on manifests.
• Correctly delivers orders to customer’s designated delivery area.
• Pick up bags from customers designated delivery area.
• Updates and maintains manifest in correct stop order and delivery instructions, including put new customer in order in the morning before creating the manifest.
• Completes 5 5 5 program daily while on route including, We Miss you, We Love Yous, and 5 door knocks.
• Weekly mailing of new customers welcoming them while providing service personnel to ensure routes’ growth and customer retention.
• Attends Wednesday sales meetings and completes door to door sales with Route Manager on Wednesdays or Saturdays.
• Maintains communication on all issues concerning vehicle maintenance.
• Comply with all traffic and personal safety guidelines.
• Keep van neat and organized, inside and out.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry ~15 lbs.
• Ability to get in and out of a vehicle frequently throughout the day.
• Comfortable working in various weather conditions.
• High energy and polished presence.
• Basic technology skills (mobile apps, scanning invoices, GPS).
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Good time management and ability to follow a structured route.