Route Sales Representative

Colonial Group; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 77,146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

Vestis in Duluth, MN is seeking a Route Sales Representative to build solid customer relationships, meet sales growth goals, and deliver exceptional service on a 4-day work week with weekends off. Responsibilities include driving a step van, ensuring timely deliveries, reviewing invoices, developing leads, and communicating pricing clearly.

Must be 21+, with a valid driver's license and HS diploma, and possess strong customer service and math skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Customer service experience with a variety of client contact.
• Strong math and basic computer skills.
• Experience selling services/products and generating new business preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a step van to serve a variety of clients.
• Manage daily route to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Review invoices daily for accuracy and correct as needed.
• Meet sales goals and promote route growth for profitability.
• Develop leads, solicit new business, and install new accounts.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Math skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

4-day work week, weekends off

The Route Sales Representative builds solid, positive working relationships with customers and is highly motivated to exceed their expectations and requirements. Vestis operates in a very competitive environment and successful Relief CSR must be able to balance exceptional customer service with meeting and exceeding individual sales growth goals. As advocates for the organization, Relief CSRs strive to generate goodwill and loyalty for the organization while performing their work in a professional manner at all times.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Safely operate a company step van in designated area to provide products and service to a variety of clients.
• Verify daily preventative maintenance of vehicle and maintain proper operator documentation;
• Manage daily route independently to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product;
• Loads/unloads product per company policies, procedures, and guidelines;
• Review invoices daily for complete and accurate information and make corrections as needed;
• Meet sales goals and promotes overall route growth to enhance profitability;
• Develop leads/prospects, calls on prospective customers to solicit business, prepare service agreements, and install new accounts. Assists the sales organization with the procurement of additional new business;
• Possess a strong understanding of services, policies, and pricing methods and can clearly communicate these to customers;
• Monitor customer feedback and handle customer issues in a prompt and courteous manner;
• Take responsibility for your personal safety and watch out for the safety of others. Use safe precautions, proper tools, and equipment, and adhere to all safe work practices and policies;
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities enumerated above.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and excellent driving record;
• Customer service experience with a wide variety of consistent customer contact;
• Strong math and basic computer skills;
• Demonstrated experience selling services/products and generating new business preferred;
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills required;
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and think quickly to identify/solve customer concerns.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to adverse and varying weather conditions which may include extreme hot/cold temperatures depending on geographical location.
• Fast-paced environment sometimes requiring irregular and long hours.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to routinely lift and maneuver a minimum of 25 lbs. and load/unload product from truck without assistance.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and maneuver 50+ lbs.
• This position requires bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching.

Education

High school degree or equivalent

License Requirements/Certifications

Valid Driver's License

Benefits

• Vestis offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, and paid parental leave.
• Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401k plan.
• Employees are eligible for 80 hours of vacation, 40 hours of floating holidays, and 40 hours paid sick time every year.
• Employees will also receive 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $26.00