Sales Representative DSD Relief Driver

La Vaquita Cheese; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

La Vaquita Markets in Houston, TX seeks a relief route driver to provide direct store deliveries (DSD) when assigned drivers are unavailable and to stimulate growth by opening new accounts and promoting product distribution.

Responsibilities include delivering, merchandising, and unloading orders, maintaining inventory, handling cash and paperwork, and supporting retailer initiatives across multiple markets. Requires bilingual (English/Spanish) communication and a valid Texas Class C license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of experience in direct store delivery preferred.
• Must read/write and verbally communicate in English and Spanish.
• Must have basic computer skills, including ability to use computer ordering equipment.
• Texas Class C license with a minimum of 3 years’ driving experience; clean record.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and distribute all products on an assigned route.
• Provide high service levels on relief routes; meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Load, merchandise and unload orders; check quantities.
• Restock stores and rotate product to avoid out-of-date items.
• Handle daily monetary transactions and daily paperwork.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Selling skills

Self-motivated

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safe driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Provide direct store deliveries (DSD) to our current customer base when assigned route driver is unavailable and to help stimulate the business by opening new accounts and promoting the distribution of our products.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for delivery and distribution of all products on an assigned route, within prescribed timelines. This will include routes in all La Vaquita Markets: Houston, Beaumont, College Station, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas and cities in the South Texas Valley
• Provide high service levels to all accounts on DSD relief routes being covered, consistently meeting or exceeding our customers’ expectations
• Deliver, merchandise and unload all orders; check product quantities for accuracy
• Load trucks daily and keep inventory of the product that is carried on truck
• Neatly restock stores and properly rotate product to avoid any “out dated product”
• Handle daily monetary transactions and turn in all paperwork daily
• Make invoices using the company’s hand-held computer, which requires basic computer skills
• Drive new business in all La Vaquita markets via cold calls and presentations to customers not stocking La Vaquita products. Effectively communicate new customer information so they can be routed and set up in system
• Assist drivers in all La Vaquita markets as needed and execute retailer initiatives, such as resets, working in new items, etc.
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3 years of experience in the direct store delivery channel preferred
• Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate in English and Spanish, clearly understanding all job requirements and safety regulations
• Must have basic computer skills, including ability to use computer ordering equipment
• Certification and/or License –
• Must have a valid Texas Class C license, with a minimum of 3 years’ driving experience. Clean driving record, with no moving violations over the past 3 years
• No major driving convictions including DUI/DWI, reckless driving or at-fault fatal accident
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• Strong interpersonal and selling skills
• Self-motivated
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
• Safe driving skills; m ust be able to operate and drive under various weather conditions
• Able to read, write and speak English and Spanish as needed to successfully perform the job duties

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

$20.00

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An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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