Route Salesperson

Route Sales - Cedar Rapids, IA

The Route Salesperson 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. You must be well-groomed, organized, self-motivated, have good customer skills, and have the ability to generate new sales.

Key Job Duties:

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

Essential Job Functions:

• Effectively manage your time to service on a regularly scheduled basis approx. 40-60 accounts per week.
• Complete paperwork accurately, neatly, and on time.
• Effective communication skills: reading, writing, and verbal.
• Operate route truck efficiently, courteously, and safely.
• Work alone at a steady pace with limited supervision.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must have dependable, predictable attendance.
• Develop and maintain good customer relations and service.
• Display product according to company specifications.
• Bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods of time.
• Use hands and arms outstretched from body or overhead.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and continuously lift from 4 lbs. to 30 lbs.
• Push and pull 2-wheel cart loaded with product up to 150 lbs.
• Climb ladders and steps.
• Work in all types of weather conditions.

Job Qualifications and Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous full-time work experience required.
• Driving record free of any offenses for the previous two years.
• 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 are desired.
• Previous truck-driving experience desired. DOT certification required (company paid).

Must be able to pass a drug screen and DOT Physical Examination.
Some travel required, Mileage and Meal Reimbursement.
Experience preferred, but not required, if you are the right person.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Cedar Rapids, IA Area: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Job Type: Full-time