Route Sales Driver

ICEE; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Uniforms provided

Cell phone

Gas card

Provided tablet

Job summary

ICEE is seeking a Route Sales Driver in Kansas City, MO to deliver products, rotate inventory, and support in-store merchandising and POS. You will work with minimal supervision, attend weekly Service Center meetings, and use provided vehicle, uniforms, cell phone, tablet, and gas card.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, at least 21 years old (DOT), and the ability to lift 55 lbs regularly; two years’ customer service or route driving experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years old due to DOT requirements.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs. or more on a regular basis.
• Ability to Drive more than 40% of the time.
• Must wear steel-toed shoes.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload the company vehicle and prepare inventory for daily route.
• Complete scheduled deliveries and ensure prompt delivery of products.
• Discuss new products and promotions with store personnel.
• Ensure proper operation training for ICEE equipment.
• Clean machines and replenish stock and promotional materials.
• Document PO numbers on invoices as required.
• Perform weekly DVIR vehicle checks and general warehouse duties.
• Attend weekly service center meetings and follow supervisor assignments.

Skills

Customer service

In-store merchandising

POS knowledge

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Valid Driver's License

DVIR knowledge

Steel-toed shoes

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

• 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.

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.