Route Sales Driver, Daily

Alpha Baking Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Baking Company in Indianapolis is seeking a delivery driver to operate step-vans and deliver products efficiently to Foodservice Customers. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, a valid chauffeur’s license, and preferred experience in route delivery and sales. Responsibilities include managing customer relationships and upselling products. The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and adhere to company safety policies. Join a respected national distributor of breads and buns with a strong local presence.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Clean driver history required.
• Six months route delivery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain sales and service to Foodservice Customers.
• Timely and accurate delivery to route customers.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Route delivery experience

Sales experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Chauffeur's license

Job description

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday delivery days; early morning shift
• Operation of step-van
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Accurate completion of paperwork
• Timely and accurate delivery to all route customers
• Manage and maintain the sales and service of Foodservice Customers within established route
• Work with customers on forecasting and planning of any upcoming events, holidays, etc.
• Continue to work with and grow account sales with suggested product upselling opportunities

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist other departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently
• Ability to enter/exit vehicle

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Education:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience:
  • Valid chauffeur’s license
  • (6) months route delivery experience preferred
  • Previous sales experience preferred
  • Clean driver history
  • Must be 21 years of age

About us

Alpha Baking Company, Inc., a national distributor of breads, rolls and buns, as well as sweet goods, was founded in 1979. Headquartered in Chicago, Alpha Baking has three production plants in Illinois and others in Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Alpha Baking’s retail brands include S. Rosen’s, MaryAnn, Natural Ovens Bakery, Kreamo, and Golden Hearth, with additional product sold under private label agreements and the Alpha Baking foodservice brand. Our broad array of products can be found in national restaurant chains, quick service restaurants, schools, institutions, major league sports franchises, national grocery chains and independent grocery stores.

EEO statement

We are an equal opportunity employer with policies prohibiting unlawful discrimination on the basis of any protected classification under applicable local, state and/or federal laws which include race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or veteran status, Alpha Baking Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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