Route Salesperson​/Direct Store Delivery – Servicing Cincinnati, OH market area

Route Salesperson

Come join our team as a Route Salesperson! We started with pastries handmade by Lois and Lois Martin produced inside of a garage and we have boomed into a multi-facility company where our many products are produced by machines and shipped domestically and internationally. Talk about a rich history and exiting future! As an employer of choice, we offer physical, emotional, financial and professional benefits including 401K, disability insurance and paid holidays.

Summary:

As a member of the Martin’s Family of employees, the Route Salesperson is responsible for becoming the supplier/provider of choice by creating ‘raving fans’ and providing excellent customer service. The Route Salesperson is a professional who acts as an ambassador for Martin’s, proudly representing our legacy of cherished eating experiences, puts forth continuous efforts to increase sales, and goes the extra mile to prove service to excellent customers.

As the front line of Martin’s, improves communication channels, shares helpful knowledge with teammates and openly gives and receives truthful feedback.

52,000 – 55,000 (Salary and Commission)

• Profit Sharing Bonus
• 401K
• Profit Sharing Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Health Savings Account
• Vacation / PTO
• And Much More!

• Promotes product to increase sales via shelf expansion, in-store promotions, end displays, new customer introduction to product etc.
• Adheres to established route sales objectives when acting as replacement for the established route sales.
• Operates sales ordering system, prepares paperwork and manages cash accounts, accurately and effectively.
• Performs job safely by adhering to all company policies, and federal and local safety regulations.
• Submits customer change and orders timely and accurately.
• Records sales or deliveries information on daily sales record including customer signature.
• Merchandise production correctly according to product mix, rotation cycle, and color code compliance and arranges neatly at point of display.
• Call on prospective customers to solicit new business.
• Communicate and provides excellent customer service with store management on a daily basis.
• Audits and reconciles cash at the end of the shift.
• Informs regular customers of new products.
• Solicits customers for sales promotions displays, issues sales promotion materials to customers an prepares approval sales promotional displays.
• Listens to and resolves service complaints in a timely manner and provides alternative solutions as needed.
• Collects and manages empty containers, rejected product, and unsold merchandise.
• Loads truck with daily orders and display cases and unload returns, empty baskets, and damaged product from truck.
• Maintains cleanliness of route truck.
• Maintains schedule service on route vehicles.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities.
• Manages time to meet customer demands, increase sales, and provide proactive customer service.
• Remains flexible to adapt to change in the workplace, work schedules and priorities to reach sales goals.
• Adheres to safety, food safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices regulations.
• Ability to travel to Chambersburg, PA (or other locations) for New Hire Orientation during your 1st week of employment.

• High school diploma or GED preferred;
  One to three months’ related experience and/or training or Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of handheld order processing systems.

• Current, valid driver’s license.
• Current, valid DOT Medical Card or ability to pass DOT Physical examination.
• Ability to complete on-site Safe Driving course prior to operating company vehicle.

• At least 21 years of age.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and be able to accept last minute changes to work schedule.
• Ability to be a self-motivator.
• Ability to work Saturdays.
• Ability to work early morning hours (i.e., 1 am).
• Ability to operate route delivery step van or box truck (some vans are over 10,001 lbs.).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to…