Route Salesperson-Aberdeen, SD

Old Dutch Foods; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dutch Foods in Aberdeen, SD is hiring a Salesperson to service 40–60 accounts weekly, stock shelves, set up displays, and drive an efficient route. You will manage inventory, place orders, and build strong retailer relationships across multiple stores.

You must be well groomed, organized, and self-motivated with good math and communication skills. Prior retail grocery or direct store delivery experience is preferred; a valid driver’s license and DOT medical certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in retail grocery or direct store delivery preferred.
• Good math, reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license; able to obtain DOT medical certification.

Responsibilities

• Service 40–60 accounts weekly with product delivery and stocking.
• Set up and maintain displays.
• Maintain inventory and order quantities.
• Generate new sales with retailer decision makers.
• Load/unload route truck and report vehicle maintenance.
• Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
• Attend meetings regarding new products or promotions.
• Display products per company specifications.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Sales ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

The Salesperson services (orders, delivers and stocks shelves, displays, and display racks) to an average of 40-60 accounts, some twice or more per week. Handle over 150 different types of products. In addition, you will be responsible for merchandising 3 stores. You must be well groomed, organized, self- motivated, have good customer skills, and can generate new sales.

Key Job Duties:

• 1) Assure that the customer is stocked with product, product is rotated properly, and that the product is displayed or merchandised to company specifications.
• 2) Manage time to service customers on schedule and at appropriate times.
• 3) Setup and maintain displays.
• 4) Maintain good customer relations and service.
• 5) Order appropriate amounts of product.
• 6) Generate new sales through interaction with retailer decision makers.
• 7) Load and unload route truck with product.
• 8) Report maintenance and repair as needed on delivery truck.
• 9) Participate in required meetings regarding new products or promotions.
• 10) Housekeeping - keeps truck neat and tidy and other equipment (handheld/printers) clean.
• 11) Complete paperwork accurately, neatly, and timely.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Previous full-time work experience required. Good math skills required. Effective communication skills: reading, writing, and verbal. Previous working experience in retail grocery or direct store delivery desired. Some college and computer skills desired. Previous truck-driving experience desired. Valid driver's license and can obtain DOT medical certification.

Essential job functions:

• 1) Effectively manage your time, to service on a regularly scheduled basis approx. 40-60 accounts per week.
• 2) Complete paperwork accurately, neatly, and on time.
• 3) Effective communication skills: reading, writing, and verbal.
• 4) Operate route truck efficiently, courteously, and safely.
• 5) Work alone at a steady pace with limited supervision.
• 6) Maintain valid driver's license and DOT Medical Certification.
• 7) Must have dependable-predictable attendance.
• 8) Develop and maintain good customer relation, and service.
• 9) Display product according to company specifications.
• 10) Stand, sit, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel.
• 11) Use hands and arms outstretched from body and overhead continuously.
• 12) Ability to lift 50 lbs. and frequently lift from 4 lbs. to 30 lbs.
• 13) Push and pull 2-wheel cart loaded with product up to 150 lbs.
• 14) Climb ladders and steps.
• 15) Work in all types of weather conditions.

This job description is not inclusive of all job duties. It has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.

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Experience

Required

Retail grocery or direct store delivery desired

Equal Opportunity Employer

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