Route Sales Support Driver

Vestis Corporation; Freeport (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis Corporation is seeking a Route Sales Representative to safely operate a step van, deliver products to a diverse client base, and meet sales growth goals. You will develop leads, explain pricing, and provide excellent customer service while maintaining accurate documentation and vehicle upkeep.

The role requires independence, strong math and basic computer skills, and a proven ability to balance service quality with growth targets.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Customer service experience across a variety of client interactions.
• Strong math and basic computer skills are required.
• Experience selling services/products and generating new business is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and resolve customer concerns quickly.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates a step van to serve clients.
• Verifies daily vehicle maintenance and keeps operator documentation.
• Manages daily route independently to ensure timely delivery.
• Loads/unloads product per company policy.
• Reviews invoices daily for accuracy and makes corrections.
• Meets sales goals and promotes route growth.
• Develops leads, solicits new business, and assists sales with acquisitions.
• Explains services, policies, and pricing to customers clearly.
• Monitors customer feedback and addresses issues promptly.
• Adheres to safety policies and practices.
• Performs other duties within scope as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Valid driver's license

Excellent driving record

Strong math

Basic computer skills

Sales/relationship building

Independence/ judgment

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