Route Sales Support

Colonial Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Route Sales Support Driver in the Phoenix area. The role focuses on delivering products, building customer relationships, and achieving sales growth through proactive service and prospecting.

Candidates should be at least 21, possess a valid license and solid driving history, with strong math and computer skills. Prior sales experience is a plus and independence in route management is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• Experience in customer service with broad client contact.
• Strong math and basic computer skills are required.
• Experience selling services and generating new business is preferred.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a company step van to service clients.
• Verify routine vehicle maintenance and keep operator docs up to date.
• Manage daily route independently to ensure timely deliveries.
• Load/unload product per policies and guidelines.
• Review invoices for accuracy and correct as needed.
• Meet sales goals and drive route growth.
• Develop leads, call on prospects, and install new accounts.
• Explain services, policies, and pricing to customers.
• Monitor feedback and resolve issues promptly.
• Follow safety practices and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

21+ years of age

Valid driver’s license

Excellent driving record

Customer service experience

Strong math skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to sell services / generate新业务

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Route Sales Support Driver builds solid, positive working relationships with customers and is highly motivated to exceed their expectations and requirements. Vestis operates in a very competitive environment and successful RSSs must be able to balance exceptional customer service with meeting and exceeding individual sales growth goals. As advocates for the organization, RSSs stride to generate goodwill and loyalty for the organization while performing their work in a professional manner at all times.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Safely operate a company step van in designated area to provide products and service to a variety of clients.
• Verify daily preventative maintenance of vehicle and maintain proper operator documentation;
• Manage daily route independently to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product;
• Loads/unloads product per company policies, procedures, and guidelines;
• Review invoices daily for complete and accurate information and make corrections as needed;
• Meet sales goals and promotes overall route growth to enhance profitability;
• Develop leads/prospects, calls on prospective customers to solicit business, prepare service agreements, and install new accounts. Assists the sales organization with the procurement of additional new business;
• Possess a strong understanding of services, policies, and pricing methods and can clearly communicate these to customers;
• Monitor customer feedback and handle customer issues in a prompt and courteous manner;
• Take responsibility for your personal safety and watch out for the safety of others. Use safe precautions, proper tools, and equipment, and adhere to all safe work practices and policies;
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities enumerated above.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and excellent driving record;
• Customer service experience with a wide variety of consistent customer contact;
• Strong math and basic computer skills;
• Demonstrated experience selling services/products and generating new business preferred;
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills required;
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and think quickly to identify/solve customer concerns.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to adverse and varying weather conditions which may include extreme hot/cold temperatures depending on geographical location.
• Fast-paced environment sometimes requiring irregular and long hours.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to routinely lift and maneuver a minimum of 25 lbs. and load/unload product from truck without assistance.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and maneuver 50+ lbs.
• This position requires bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching.

License Requirements/ Certifications:

Valid Driver’s License (Not CDL), with minimal points/violations in the last three years.

Education

High school degree or equivalent