Route Sales Specialist

Schwan's Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid vacation and holidays

Company uniform and footwear allowance

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

A prominent food distribution firm in Pittsburgh is seeking a CDL Class B driver to deliver and merchandise its product range. The role involves route coverage, product handling, and relationship building in stores. Ideal candidates will have delivery or warehouse experience, a high school diploma, and must meet specific CDL and physical requirements. Competitive pay and benefits package available.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class B CDL with air-brake endorsement.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Ability to meet pre-employment background check, drug test, and DOT physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide route coverage while delivering and merchandising products.
• Unload products and maintain display space.
• Use handheld technology to complete daily work.

Skills

Previous DSD, grocery, delivery, or warehouse experience

Ability to build in-store relationships

Ability to lift 35 pounds

Experience with handheld technology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

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: $62,000 - $64,000/year
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and 401(k) 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 air‑brake 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.