Route Sales Representative

The Swan Food Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life ins.

401K with Company Match

Paid vacation and holidays

Uniform and footwear allowance

Fuel card and mileage reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Swan Food Company is immediately hiring for a route sales position serving Mission Valley, La Jolla and Encinitas. The role involves placing orders and merchandising products to ensure our brands are readily available on store shelves for grocery shoppers.

Compensation is base pay plus commission, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional weekends. Benefits include health/dental/vision/Life insurance, 401K with company match, paid vacation and holidays, uniform and footwear allowance,

Qualifications

• Grocery experience preferred but not required.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Ability to safely lift 35 pounds and move frozen product.

Responsibilities

• Place orders and merchandise products to ensure on-shelf availability.
• Drive additional sales by gaining display space and promoting new products.
• Merchandise, rotate displays, and maintain shelf presence.
• Use handheld technology and sales software to complete daily tasks.
• Build in-store relationships and work with co-workers in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Grocery experience

Driver/sales

Reliable transportation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld sales software

Job description

Immediately Hiring - This route covers Mission Valley, La Jolla and Encinitas

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: $62000 - $64000
• 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 CJ 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.