Route Sales Representative

Schwan's Company; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel card

Mileage reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401K with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Uniform and footwear allowance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Schwan's Company in Bend, Oregon is seeking a route sales associate to ensure our products are available on store shelves for grocery shoppers. You will place orders, merchandise, promote new products, and drive additional sales by gaining display space.

You will use handheld sales software and travel on a daily route with your own vehicle, lifting up to 35 pounds and working in a fast-paced environment. Monday–Friday with occasional weekends on assigned routes.

Qualifications

• Grocery experience is preferred but not required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds and move frozen product safely.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Place orders and merchandise products to keep shelves stocked.
• Drive additional sales by securing display space and promoting new products.
• Merchandise and rotate products; maintain display space.
• Use handheld technology and sales software to complete daily tasks.
• Build in-store relationships and collaborate with co-workers on a fast-paced route.

Skills

Grocery experience

Sales acumen

Customer relations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sales software

Handheld devices

Job description

What We Offer

• Pay: $54000 - $56000
• Compensation is a combination of base pay plus commission
• Monday -- Friday schedule (occasional weekends) on assigned route
• Fuel card and mileage reimbursement
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance, and 401K with Company Match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company uniform and footwear allowance provided
• Opportunities for career advancement

What You Will Do

• In this position, you will place orders and merchandise product to ensure our products are available on store shelves for grocery shoppers.
• Place orders and drive additional sales by gaining display space and promoting new products
• Merchandise product, maintain display space, and rotate product
• Use handheld technology and sales software to complete daily work
• Build in-store relationships and work effectively with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
• Utilize your personal vehicle for daily route

What We Look For

• Grocery experience (preferred but not required)
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License, reliable transportation, and 18 years or older
• Ability to safely lift 35 pounds and move frozen product using appropriate equipment
• Ability to meet pre-employment background check and drug test requirements

The employing subsidiaries of CJ Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or other protected class.

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