Relief Route Sales Representative (RSR Salem)

Pay Range: $29.31 - $32.57

Summary:

Operating a commercial motor vehicle delivering and selling products to restaurants, grocery stores, hospitals, warehouses, and like accounts as the route is assigned. Using the company-issued handheld computer and printer to keep accurate records and maintain the necessary paperwork to perform the job.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct a pre-trip inspection at the beginning of each workday.
• Operate and maneuver delivery trucks and trailers into tight parking areas while watching for traffic, buildings, and pedestrians.
• Read work orders/load sheets or follow oral instructions to ascertain the needs of each account.
• Load and unload products from company vehicles using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
• Check-in every order with the account and bill the customer accurately.
• Knowledge of all products, current and new.
• Make sure the customer is aware of all promotions.
• Sanitize the delivery truck daily as part of your end-of-the-day procedures along with a post-trip inspection of the delivery truck.
• Provide customers with Point-of-Sale materials.
• Always maintain the correct temperature of your truck/trailer.
• Always observe all driving laws, and use safe and defensive driving.
• Learn to operate the Handheld Route accounting computer and printer assigned to each driver
• Check product date codes and rotate product stock.
• Account for all inventory on route through driver master load sheets, invoicing, and end-of-day procedures.
• Maintain an accurate route book with applicable information noted for each account.
• Keep delivery trucks clear of clutter and clean up spills. Utilize food safety practices.
• Report all vehicle and safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Tend to customer requests and demands. Communicate any necessary concerns to the appropriate department.
• Mount tire chains on specific tires as needed (subject to weather conditions).
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Commercial Driver’s License, Class A, minimum 18 months driving experience
• Current Medical Examination Card
• Ability to work flexible schedules including shift work, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work and drive-in all-weather conditions
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good math skills
• Ability to work under pressure, organized and efficient use of time
• Maintain a good personal appearance.
• Must be responsible and reliable.