Route Sales Pro - Coffee Delivery & Growth

Community Coffee Company, L.L.C.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

The Route Sales Representative at Community Coffee Company is responsible for generating new business and servicing existing customers along an assigned route. You will operate a company vehicle to deliver products and equipment to FSOP customers while achieving profitability targets.

You will build strong customer relationships, maintain records, manage inventory, and ensure product freshness on every visit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Passing score on aptitude test required in lieu of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year of customer sales and service experience.
• Route sales and cold calling experience in a DSD environment preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL may be required for some routes.
• DOT medical certification required.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical.
• COVID vaccination may be required depending on customer entry requirements for specific routes.
• Internal Only: Experience with Community Coffee may fulfill this requirement at the discretion of the hiring manager with approval from Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Operate a company vehicle to sell and deliver products, equipment, and supplies to FSOP customers.
• Achieve financial targets for route profitability through effective sales and service.
• Solicit additional product purchases from existing customers.
• Collect customer payments and manage route’s daily bank deposits.
• Maintain accurate records of sales, inventory, and deliveries.
• Load and maintain appropriate inventory on the truck for each customer stop.
• Ensure product freshness and manage customer inventory levels.
• Monitor and collect delinquent accounts as needed.
• Install, maintain, and recover coffee brewing equipment and branded merchandise.
• Provide excellent customer service and ensure customer satisfaction on every visit.
• Participate in trade shows and special events to promote company products and services.
• Clean vehicle regularly and perform routine maintenance checks.
• May be asked to perform additional duties as necessary.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or eqv.

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The Route Sales Representative at Community Coffee Company is responsible for generating new business and servicing existing customers along an assigned route. You will operate a company vehicle to deliver products and equipment to FSOP customers while achieving profitability targets.

You will build strong customer relationships, maintain records, manage inventory, and ensure product freshness on every visit.