Route Sales Representative

Herr Foods Inc.; Lynn Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus up to $250

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Herr Foods Inc. is seeking a Route Sales Representative for Perryopolis, PA. The role drives a delivery truck to sell and merchandise products, delivering excellent customer service to grocery and independent stores.

The position offers a full-time schedule, with a retention bonus potential and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, and paid time off. Requires a valid driver's license, clean record, and passing a background/drug check.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pass job-related assessment with 70% or better.
• All offers contingent on drug test; random drug testing program in place.
• Must read/write/speak English.
• Stable work history with good references.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Sell, deliver, stock and merchandise Herr's brand snacks to grocery stores.
• Progressively increase customer sales volume.
• Build relationships with key decision makers.
• Provide excellent customer service to stores.
• Process orders and manage inventory.
• Conduct daily vehicle safety inspections and maintain truck.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Persuasion

Time management

Route planning

Driver coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand-held computer

Job description

Route Sales Representative

Department: Route Sales

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Perryopolis, PA

Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000 / year

PAY: $55,000-$65,000 PLUS annually

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday approximately 45-55 hours a week.

Description

Building a great career never tasted so good!

ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $250.00 RETENTION BONUS!

We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Route Sales Representative position, joining our Perryopolis, PA team!

BENEFITS: This position is full-time benefit eligible, elective benefits include:

• Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance.
• Opportunity to contribute to a 401k, with a company match.
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time.
• Paid Employee referral program.

Safely drives step-van delivery truck over any assigned route to sell, deliver, and merchandise products, as well as provide excellent customer service to a variety of grocery, mass merchandise, and independent chain stores.

Qualifications You Bring

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license in the current state of residence.
• Must possess and excellent driving record.
• No more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years
• No DUI's within the past 3 years
• Must possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must pass a job-related assessment with a score of 70% or better.
• All Herr Foods Inc. job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test. Herr Foods also has a Random Drug Testing program for all active employees.
• Able to read, write, understand and speak English.
• Possess a stable work history with good references.
• Display evidence of sound judgment and have the ability to adapt quickly to different work and driving conditions.
• Possess strong communication, persuasion, and organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities effectively.

Physical Demands

• Constantly reaching; frequently sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, driving and lifting up to 32 pounds
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 48 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds

Benefit (Details)

Herr's is proud to offer a variety of quality benefits and wellness programs where we have been recognized as a 5-time Well Workplace Award winner in the area! Elective benefits include medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance; long term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness indemnity plans, and legal plans. The company also provides opportunities to contribute to a 401k with a company match, vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description).

Key Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Sell, deliver, stock and merchandise Herr's brand snack foods to grocery retail and independent chain stores.
• Progressively increase current customer sales volume. This includes and is not limited to:
• Building relationships with key decision makers
• Providing excellent customer service
• Inquiring about customer needs
• Communicating product knowledge and suggestive selling
• Increase customer base by soliciting new accounts
• Execute company sponsored promotional programs by acquiring temporary and incremental product displays, shelving, and racks.
• Rotate and provide credit to accounts for stale or damaged items in order to provide the freshest product.
• Process orders by entering product codes into hand-held computers.
• Collect cash from customers and accurately process associated invoices
• Manage daily accuracy of product inventory.
• Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle safety inspection, and maintain a clean truck

Any questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at 610-932-6500 or [e-mail]

Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities