POSITION SUMMARY:
The function of the Vending Sales position is to perform specific sales activities during the process of servicing Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Luverne vending customers in the assigned territory while exhibiting a high level of ethical and moral conduct.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL TASKS:
- Exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off-site function during work hours or after work hours while representing Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Luverne.
- Honor and follow through on all personal and business commitments.
- Maintain neat, professional appearance (appropriately dressed and well groomed) at all times while representing Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Luverne.
- Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the safety of self, customers, customer property, and company property.
- Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the Company from possible damages, theft, or other liabilities.
- Consistently review all existing procedures for possible improvement.
- Perform specific sales activities of route - This includes but is not limited to sale of products, merchandising of products, rotation of products, vendor cleanliness and all other duties and tasks as assigned in his / her accounts or territory.
- Service all assigned accounts based on established service frequency.
- Develop and maintain positive professional customer relationships.
- Communicate all transshipping activity.
- Notify Vending Sales & Maintenance Supervisor of any change to an existing account, including ownership or closure.
- Solicit new accounts in your assigned sales area.
- Execute and achieve all account program key objectives.
- Properly complete all required paperwork to Company policy and timeline.
- Communicate daily with Vending Sales & Maintenance Supervisor any product shortages, product returns, refused orders, changes to next delivery order, account information changes, or any operational items.
- Follow all Company Policy and Procedures as they relate to truck check-out, truck check-in, and all settlement processes.
- Required to work weekends and non-traditional hours as needed.
- Attend all scheduled meetings requiring your presence and / or participation.
- Adhere to customer policies for vendors or suppliers, which may include but is not limited to business conduct policies, business ethics policies, legal policies, and delivery policies.
- Responsible for continuous self improvement through the knowledge and use of all Company provided training, either web-based, in-house, or any other method.
- May be required to perform additional tasks or assigned additional duties not listed in this document.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Must be able to communicate efficiently with customers of varied backgrounds.
- Required to speak clearly while using good grammar.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to write clear and concise thoughts.
- Ability to effectively present information to customers and management.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Ability to apply mathematical operations to daily tasks.
REASONING ABILITY
- Must be able to analyze customer service needs, organize schedule, and communicate concerns with management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must meet all pre-employment qualifications
- Must be D.O.T. Certified
- Valid State Driver's License in the class required for the position.
- High School Diploma (GED Acceptable)
SUCCESS FACTOR
- Ability to present and communicate all necessary information to both customers and management
- Maintain a positive attitude towards all company goals, directions and policies
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May require additional work hours not scheduled-must be flexible
- This position is subject to working conditions related to the individual unique working conditions at each account.
- Work is performed in many different environments and all safety precautions should be taken.
- This position is subject to working conditions related to an outdoor weather environment.
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WORK DEVICES AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
- Radio/Cell Phone
- Hand Truck
- Money changer
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
Standing, walking, lifting, carrying, climbing, balancing, stooping and kneeling.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Sitting, reaching, handling, talking, hearing and seeing.
PHYSICAL DEMAND FACTORS:
- Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
- Standing is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday.
- Walking is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday.
- Sitting is required for a total workday.
- Lifting is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday. 70-pound maximum.
- Carrying is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday.70-pound maximum.
- Pushing is required for a normal workday.
- Pulling is required for a normal workday.
- Climbing is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday.
- Balancing is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday.
- Stooping is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday.
- Kneeling is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday.
- Crouching is required for a normal workday.
- Crawling is required for a normal workday.
- Reaching is required for a total workday.
- Handling is required for a total workday.
- Talking is required for a total workday.
- Hearing is required for a total workday.
- Vision is required for a total workday.