Route Sales Support Driver

Vestis; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis in Rhode Island seeks a Route Sales Support Driver to build strong customer relationships while delivering products and achieving sales growth. You will manage a daily route, ensure timely deliveries, and maintain vehicle safety and records within company guidelines.

The role emphasizes independent route management, accurate invoicing, and proactive customer service to meet client needs and exceed expectations.

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 customers preferred.
• Strong math and basic computer skills required.
• Experience selling services or generating new business is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a company step van to serve clients.
• Verify daily vehicle maintenance and keep operator documentation.
• Manage daily route independently for timely delivery of products.
• Load/unload product per company policies and guidelines.
• Review invoices daily and correct as needed.
• Meet sales goals and promote route growth to increase profitability.
• Develop leads, solicit new business, and install new accounts.
• Clearly communicate services, policies, and pricing to customers.
• Monitor customer feedback and address issues promptly.
• Follow safety practices and policies in all tasks.
• Perform other duties within the scope of activities.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Excellent driving record

Customer service

Strong math skills

Basic computer skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

High school degree 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