Route Sales Representative

Schwan's; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel card and mileage reimbursement

Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid vacation and holidays

Uniform and footwear allowance

Job summary

Schwan's Company is seeking a route sales associate to service Orland Park and Cicero, IL, ensuring our popular brands are continually available on store shelves for shoppers.

You will place orders, drive additional sales by securing display space, and merchandise products using handheld tech. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional weekends, mileage reimbursement, and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• Grocery experience preferred but not required.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License with reliable transportation and 18 years or older.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and move frozen product.
• Must meet pre-employment background check and drug test requirements.

Responsibilities

• Place orders and merchandise product to ensure availability on store shelves.
• 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.

Skills

Grocery experience

Driver's license

Communication skills

Handheld sales tech

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Routing software

Job description

Description

Immediately Hiring - This route covers Orland Park and Cicero, IL

If you are interested in building your career in a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you!

What We Offer

• Pay: $56000 - $58000
• 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 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.