Route Sales Representative
Palermo's
Crete, IL
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Growth, CDL Driver's License, Cellular Telephone, Class B License, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Door-to-Door Sales, Driver's License, Entrepreneurship, Grocery Stores, Order Picking/Packing, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Productivity Management, Reimbursement, Sales, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Crete, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Route Sales Representative - Crete, IL
Palermo’s Pizza is a family-owned company that is the fastest growing frozen pizza manufacturer in the US, with a portfolio of brands including: Palermo’s, Screamin’ Sicilian, Urban Pie, Connie's, Surfer Boy and other brands that are sold at your local grocery stores.
Innovation is at the heart of who we are. We use an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking approach resulting in high-quality products that are consistently recognized by both the industry and consumers.
If you are ready to contribute to a winning team, determine your own income and make a difference on a daily basis, then apply to join us as our newest route sales representative in the Crete, IL market!
Perks…
- Hourly + commission (uncapped) pay structure, averaging $60k+
- Home every night, work Monday-Friday
- $50 Monthly cell phone reimbursement
- Daily Pay—access your pay when you need it!
- Safety Bonus
- Company-paid apparel
- Safety Shoe Reimbursement
- Industry-leading benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Disability, and 401(K) with company match
What you’ll do…
- Safely transport product to customers in timely and efficient manner to meet customer and company expectations.
- Effectively build partnerships with the individual(s) who oversee the frozen pizza category sales at store level.
- Use an entrepreneurial approach to grow existing business, including building relationship and rapport with your customers.
- Unload, stock, rotate, and pull product, ensuring shelves are full on every visit.
- Maintain an efficient routing schedule with flexibility based upon customer needs.
Why you’ll be successful…
- Utilizing safe driving practices with a valid driver’s license (CDL class B preferred) and acceptable driving record.
- Showcasing strong organizational, planning and communication skills to successfully deliver product with a sense of urgency to meet goals.
- Implementing autonomous problem-solving and decision-making skills where minimal guidance is needed.
- Practicing safe body mechanics while maximizing time management and productivity.
- Team player with excellent communication skills ready to work hard to ensure the whole Palermo’s team succeeds.
Physical Demands:
- This job requires consistent movement of cases of product, weighing up to 25 pounds, and frequent climbing on and off delivery truck.
- Frequent exposure to outdoor conditions and freezer temperatures when moving product
Qualifications
Preferred Skills & Traits
Dedicated: Demonstrates strong commitment to tasks and responsibilities, with integrity and reliability.
Team Player: Collaborates effectively with others and contributes positively to a team environment.
Detail-Oriented: Able to complete tasks thoroughly while paying close attention to accuracy and important details.
Education
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent.
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