Route Sales Driver

Java House; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Java House is seeking a Route Sales Driver to deliver Peel & Pour products to customers on a daily route, ensuring accurate, on-time service and maintaining product displays. You’ll manage on-site stock, build customer relationships, and spot opportunities to grow sales while upholding safety and 5S standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a DOT Medical Exam Certificate.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of driving experience or similar required.
• Strong customer-service orientation and communication skills.
• Must be able to operate delivery equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery vehicles along dedicated routes and ensure timely, safe deliveries.
• Unload and stock products at customer locations using hand trucks/dollies.
• Service existing accounts, place orders, and identify sales opportunities.
• Merchandise products and maintain clean, attractive displays.
• Monitor stock, rotate inventory, and suggest replenishment needs.
• Serve as the day-to-day contact for accounts on the route and resolve issues.
• Keep accurate delivery records and route documentation.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Customer-focused

Safety awareness

Inventory management

Merchandising

Basic computer skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

At Java House, our Peel & Pour Pods are redefining how cold brew and beverages are experienced, delivering café-quality coffee and premium beverages with unmatched convenience — zero equipment and zero hassle. As we continue expanding our presence in the breakroom space with both our Peel & Pour products and water equipment solutions, we're building full-market teams to own end-to-end customer journey, from the first sales call through ongoing service and support. Now is your chance to join a fast-growing and innovative team that is reshaping how the world views coffee. If you are energized by growth, inspired by innovation, and ready to be part of something big, let's chat!

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Route Sales Driver is responsible for daily delivery of Java House Peel & Pour products to customers across the assigned market, while serving as the primary face-to-face service contact for those accounts. This position requires a hands-on individual who excels at inventory management, merchandising, and account servicing, with strong attention to safety, organization, and 5S adherence (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive delivery vehicles along dedicated routes, adhering to scheduling and ensuring timely, accurate, and safe delivery of Java House equipment and product
• Unload, stage, and stock product at customer locations using industrial hand trucks and two-wheel dollies
• Service existing Java House customer accounts by placing orders, building relationships, and spotting opportunities to generate sales growth
• Merchandise products and maintain clean, organized, and visually appealing product displays
• Monitor on-site stock and inventory levels, rotate and remove outdated inventory, and make replenishment recommendations
• Act as the primary day-to-day customer service contact for accounts on the route, resolving issues or escalating to the appropriate internal team
• Maintain accurate delivery records, route documentation, and customer communication
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years of previous commercial driving experience (DOT regulated not required)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle report
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate
• Familiarity with safety practices, securing loads, and overheard clearance awareness
• Proficient with industrial hand trucks and two-wheel dollies
• Strong customer-focused orientation with a high sense of urgency
• Basic computer skills including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Bilingual proficiency (e.g., English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to crouch, grasp, and lift products above shoulders, and to lift products from the floor properly
• Ability to exert up to 15-60 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly during equipment installs, maintenance, and removals
• Ability to balance, reach, and grasp while climbing on a step stool or ladder
• Visual acuity sufficient to document company records and read product labels