Route Sales Support

Colonial Group; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pension plan

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Vestis is seeking a Route Sales Support Driver to build strong relationships with a diverse client base in Saint Cloud, MN. You will deliver products, manage routes, and drive sales growth while maintaining excellent service and accurate invoicing.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and the willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with variable hours. Vestis offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years old with valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Customer service experience with diverse clientele.
• Strong math and basic computer skills.
• Experience selling services/products is a plus.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a step van to deliver to clients in designated area.
• Verify vehicle maintenance and keep operator documentation up to date.
• Manage daily route independently to ensure timely delivery.
• Load and unload product per company policies.
• Review invoices for accuracy and correct as needed.
• Meet sales goals and promote route growth for profitability.
• Develop leads and solicit new business, assist with new accounts.
• Communicate policies and pricing clearly to customers.
• Monitor customer feedback and resolve issues promptly.
• Adhere to safety practices and company policies.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Driver's license

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Independent work

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 strive 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

Benefits: Vestis offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, and pension. Employees are eligible for 40 hours of vacation, 16 hours of floating holidays, and paid sick time every year. Employees will also receive 7paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position ranges from $28.28depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.