Route Sales Specialist

The Swan Food Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid vacation and holidays

Uniform and footwear allowance

Job summary

The Swan Food Company is seeking a CDL Class B driver to deliver products and merchandise to store shelves, supporting weekly route coverage and leadership development opportunities.

This role requires a Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement, 21+ years old, ability to lift 35 pounds, and willingness to travel occasionally on weekends. We offer comprehensive benefits and a path to leadership roles.

Qualifications

• DSD, grocery or warehouse experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement; 21+ years old required.
• Lift up to 35 pounds and move frozen products.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to stores on a Monday–Friday schedule, with some weekend travel.
• Unload products and record proof of delivery.
• Place orders and drive sales by securing display space.
• Merchandise and rotate products on shelves.
• Use handheld devices and sales software for daily tasks.
• Build in-store relationships and collaborate with coworkers.

Skills

Delivery experience

DSD experience

Grocery experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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: $60000-62000
• 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 into leadership positions

What You Will Do

In this CDL Class B position, you provide route coverage while delivering product, placing orders, and merchandising product to ensure our products are available on store shelves for grocery shoppers. In addition, this position provides opportunities to develop the leadership skills needed for leadership positions.

• Work a Monday -- Friday schedule (some weekend travel required at times); early morning start time
• Unload products, place product in the back room, and collect proof of delivery
• 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
• Maintain DOT rules and regulations and perform truck inspections

What We Look For

• Previous DSD, grocery, delivery, or warehouse experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement and ability to meet medical certification requirements; must be 21 years or older
• Ability to safely lift 35 pounds and move frozen product using appropriate equipment
• Ability to meet pre-employment background check, drug test, and DOT physical 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.