Sales Route Driver

Prairie-Farms-Dairy; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie-Farms-Dairy in Poplar Bluff, MO seeks a Full Time Route Sales Driver/Operative to deliver and sell dairy products on an established route. You will drive a Class A vehicle, handle cash transactions, and maintain accurate daily records.

You must comply with DOT regulations, pass a DOT physical and drug screen, and maintain a clean truck. The role includes lifting and outdoor work in varied temperatures and customer-facing service.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A commercial driver’s license, with no automatic or manual restriction.
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T. Physical and Drug Screen.
• Past route sales experience and a good driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive truck over established route to deliver and sell products to customers.
• Collect money from customers, make change, and record transactions.
• Write customer orders, inform customers of new products, and resolve service complaints.
• Set up merchandise and sales displays, and issue sales promotion materials.

Skills

Class A CDL

DOT Regulations

Sales experience

Driver history

Job description

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Full Time Operative Poplar Bluff, MO, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 12698

Salary Range: $23.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Job Description

The route sales driver shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Drives truck over established route to deliver and sell products or render services of the dairy industry to customer’s place of business.

Driver must follow all Department of Transportation regulations.

Collects money from customers, makes change, and records transactions on customer receipt.

Writes customer orders and instructions; records sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record; calls on prospective customers to solicit new business; prepares order forms and sales contracts; informs regular customers of new products or services; and listens to and resolves service complaints.

Core requirements:

• Must have a Class A commercial driver’s license, with no automatic or manual restriction.
• Minimum Age: 21, as per Federal D.O.T. regulations
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T. Physical and Drug Screen
• Past route sales experience and a good driving record preferred

(S)he will be required to climb, crawl, and walk in an upright as well as a bent position to facilitate the following:

• Load and unload product at destination
• Place stock on shelves or racks
• Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays
• Issue sales promotion materials to customers
• Collect or pick up empty containers or rejected or unsold merchandise

The route sales driver will have to stack and unstack items weighing 50 pounds from a height of approximately seven feet to the ground and back continually as well as drag stacks of milk weighing approximately 240 pounds, throughout the shift. Load and unload truck and carry merchandise.

(S)he will be required to work in very hot (100+) and very cool (less than 32) environments throughout the year.

(S)he will also be required to work outside most of the time, regardless of the conditions. The successful candidate must keep the inside of the truck clean, perform routine maintenance on truck, and work and drive in a safe, courteous and efficient manner.