Route Sales Representative

ROYAL GOURMET HOUSE INC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company car

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

A beverage distribution company in Houston is seeking a Route Sales Representative with experience in route sales and customer service. This role involves managing an assigned territory, driving sales of frozen beverages, delivering products, and maintaining customer relationships. Candidates must have a clean driving record, and 3-5 years of relevant experience, and be comfortable with cash handling and upselling. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits that include a 401(k) plan and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of route sales or delivery experience required.
• Experience with commercial cargo van or box truck preferred.
• Proficient in customer service and upselling.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and maintain customer relationships in assigned territory.
• Deliver products and manage inventory at customer locations.
• Collect payments and manage invoices for daily routes.

Skills

Route sales experience

Customer service

Relationship building

Cash handling

Troubleshooting skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GPS software

Delivery vehicles

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Route Sales Representative – Frozen Beverage (Slushies)

Join our esteemed coffee and frozen beverage distribution company with 25 years of industry excellence as a Route Sales Representative focused on selling, maintaining, and growing our frozen beverage portfolio, including slushies, Lemonades and Aqua Fresca beverages. Previous route or beverage sales experience is required. In this role, you will own a set territory, build strong customer relationships, and drive revenue growth by actively selling and supporting our frozen and juice products at customer locations, while also handling deliveries and basic machine/product maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

Drive sales of frozen beverage products (primarily slushies) by presenting promotions, recommending products, and increasing volume and placements at existing accounts.

Maintain and grow an assigned route by regularly visiting customers, checking inventory, suggesting orders, and identifying new sales opportunities within the territory.

Deliver frozen beverage products to customer locations, verify deliveries against invoices, and ensure products are properly rotated, stocked, and merchandised in freezers and machines.

Collect customer payments, secure invoices, and return all funds and paperwork to the office at the end of the day in an accurate and timely manner.

Provide basic support on frozen beverage equipment (such as slush machines), including simple troubleshooting, reporting service issues, and coordinating with service teams when needed.

Accurately count, inspect, and load products onto the truck each morning to ensure correct inventory and product quality for the day’s route.

Maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organized delivery/sales vehicle and follow all company safety, driving, and operational procedures.

Work Schedule

Days: Monday – Friday (occasional Saturdays as needed)

Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

3–5 years of route sales, beverage distribution, or general delivery experience (commercial cargo van / box truck experience required).

Proven experience in customer service and account management, with a strong focus on upselling and relationship building.

Comfortable handling cash, working with invoices, and closing out daily route paperwork.

Knowledge of GPS and route mapping software.

Basic mechanical and electronic troubleshooting skills (experience with beverage or refrigeration equipment is a plus).

Experience in distribution, warehouse, or food & beverage environments.

Fluent in English, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Clean driving record and ability to pass pre‑employment testing (drug screen, background check, physical abilities test).

Reliable transportation to commute to work.