Route Sales Representative

The Swan Food Company; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid vacation and holidays

Fuel card and mileage reimbursement

Company uniform and footwear allowance

Job summary

The Swan Food Company is immediately hiring for a position focused on ensuring that popular retail brands like Red Baron® and Tony's® are well-presented in stores. The role includes placing orders, driving sales, and maintaining display spaces. Salary ranges from $53,000 to $55,000, with health insurance, 401K, and vacation included.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and ability to lift 35 pounds. Join a growing team and enjoy career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Grocery experience is preferred but not required.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation are necessary.
• Pre-employment background check and drug test are required.

Responsibilities

• Place orders to ensure product availability on store shelves.
• Merchandise products and maintain display space.
• Build relationships in-store and work effectively with co-workers.

Skills

Grocery experience

Ability to safely lift 35 pounds

Customer relationship building

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld technology

Sales software

Job description

Immediately Hiring

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: $53000 - $55000
• 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.