Route Sales Specialist

CJ Schwan’s; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Uniform allowance

Footwear allowance

Career advancement

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s is seeking a CDL Class B delivery driver in Pittsburgh to cover routes, deliver products, place orders, and merchandise for store shelves. You will help develop leadership skills and support a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, maintaining displays, and building relationships with store personnel while following DOT rules and ensuring safe operation of delivery equipment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in direct store delivery (DSD) or grocery delivery is preferred.
• Experience handling warehouse duties and stock rotation is beneficial.
• Ability to operate handheld devices and sales software to process orders.

Responsibilities

• Provide route coverage and deliver products to stores on schedule.
• Place orders and merchandise to maximize display space and sales.
• Drive display space growth by promoting new products.
• Use handheld technology and sales software to complete daily tasks.
• Build in-store relationships and collaborate with team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure DOT compliance, perform truck inspections, and maintain safety standards.

Skills

DSD experience

Grocery delivery

Warehouse experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld devices

Sales software

Job description

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: $28.20-$29.00 / hour
• 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 products using appropriate equipment
• Ability to meet pre-employment background check, drug test, and DOT physical 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.