Route Sales Pro: $65k-$70k + Retention Bonus

Herr Foods Inc.; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

On-site health clinic

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick time

Employee referral program

Job summary

Herr Foods Inc. in Elkridge, MD is seeking a Route Sales Representative to safely drive a step-van, deliver and merchandise snacks, and provide outstanding customer service to grocery and independent stores. This is a full-time role with a competitive compensation package.

Eligible candidates will have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license in the current state of residence.
• Must possess an excellent driving record.
• No more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years
• No DUI’s within the past 3 years
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Must pass a job-related assessment with a score of 70% or better.
• All Herr Foods Inc. job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test and random drug testing program.
• Able to read, write, understand and speak English.
• Possess a stable work history with good references.
• Display sound judgment and the ability to adapt quickly to different work and driving conditions.
• Possess strong communication, persuasion, and organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Sell, deliver, stock and merchandise Herr's brand snack foods to grocery retail and independent chain stores.
• Progressively increase current customer sales volume; build relationships with key decision makers and provide excellent customer service.
• Inquire about customer needs and communicate product knowledge and suggestive selling.
• Increase customer base by soliciting new accounts.
• Execute company sponsored promotional programs by acquiring temporary and incremental product displays, shelving, and racks.
• Rotate and provide credit to accounts for stale or damaged items to provide the freshest product.
• Process orders by entering product codes into hand-held computers.
• Collect cash from customers and accurately process associated invoices.
• Manage daily accuracy of product inventory.
• Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle safety inspection and maintain a clean truck.

Skills

Communication skills

Persuasion

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Reading and writing English

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand-held computers

Job description

Herr Foods Inc. in Elkridge, MD is seeking a Route Sales Representative to safely drive a step-van, deliver and merchandise snacks, and provide outstanding customer service to grocery and independent stores. This is a full-time role with a competitive compensation package.

Eligible candidates will have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and paid time off.