Route Sales Support Driver

Colonial Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Full-Time Direct Hire

Company Provided Uniforms

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Job Specific Training

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Incentives

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Route Driver in Cleveland, OH. You will safely operate a step van, manage daily routes, load and unload product, and ensure timely deliveries while meeting sales goals.

The position offers training pay of $23.77/hour for the first 2-3 weeks, then potential earnings of $83,000+ per year on commission routes. Typical benefits include union medical, pension, weekly pay, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Customer service experience with a wide variety of clients.
• Strong math and basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated experience selling services/products and generating new business preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates a company step van in designated area to provide products and service to a variety of clients.
• Verifies daily preventative maintenance of vehicle and maintains proper operator documentation;
• Manages daily route independently to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product;
• Loads/unloads product per company policies, procedures, and guidelines;
• Reviews invoices daily for complete and accurate information and makes corrections as needed;
• Meets sales goals and promotes overall route growth to enhance profitability;
• Develops leads/prospects, calls on prospective customers to solicit business, prepares service agreements, and installs new accounts.
• Assists the sales organization with the procurement of additional new business;
• Understands services, policies, and pricing methods and clearly explains the same to the customer;
• Monitors customer feedback and handles 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.

Skills

Driver's license

Excellent driving record

Customer service

Sales experience

Math skills

Independent work

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 RSRs must be able to balance exceptional customer service with meeting and exceeding individual sales growth goals. As advocates for the organization, RSRs strive to generate goodwill and loyalty for the organization while performing their work in a professional manner at all times.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Safely operates a company step van in designated area to provide products and service to a variety of clients.
• Verifies daily preventative maintenance of vehicle and maintains proper operator documentation;
• Manages daily route independently to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product;
• Loads/unloads product per company policies, procedures, and guidelines;
• Reviews invoices daily for complete and accurate information and makes corrections as needed;
• Meets sales goals and promotes overall route growth to enhance profitability;
• Develops leads/prospects, calls on prospective customers to solicit business, prepares service agreements, and installs new accounts. Assists the sales organization with the procurement of additional new business;
• Understands services, policies, and pricing methods and clearly explains the same to the customer;
• Monitors customer feedback and handles 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.

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.
• Requires bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching;

Working Conditions

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

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Compensation

Training pay is $23.77/hour for the first 2-3 weeks. Following training our route drivers average $83,000+/year on their commission routes.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 5am - 6am start. No Nights or Weekends. Find the Work/Life balance you’ve been looking for.

Benefits

Excellent union medical benefits, including a company-funded pension.

Our Teammates enjoy:

• Full-Time Direct Hire
• Weekly Pay
• Company Provided Uniforms
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Job Specific Training
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Incentives
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Location

3600 East 93rd Street Cleveland, OH 44105