Route Sales Representative

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Department: Route Sales

Location: Chillicothe, OH

Compensation: $19.00 / hour

Description

Building a great career never tasted so good!

ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $250.00 RETENTION BONUS!

We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Hourly Route Sales position to service the Indianapolis, IN area.

• HOURLY RATE: $19.00/hour
• SCHEDULE: 5 days per week, Saturdays required.
• HOURS: 30-40 hours a week

BENEFITS
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This position is full-time benefit eligible. Elective benefits include:

• Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance.
• Opportunity to contribute to a 401k, with a generous Company Match Program, Annual Company Profit Sharing.
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time.
• Paid Employee referral program.
• Ability to take your truck home with you and save on fuel!

Job Summary: Safely drives step-van delivery truck over any assigned route to sell, deliver, and merchandise products, as well as provide excellent customer service to a variety of grocery, mass merchandise, and independent chain stores.

• Sell, deliver, stock and merchandise Herr's brand snack foods to grocery retail and independent chain stores.
• Progressively increase current customer sales volume, including building relationships with key decision makers and providing excellent customer service.
• Inquire about customer needs, communicate product knowledge and suggestive selling.
• Increase customer base by soliciting new accounts.
• Execute company sponsored promotional programs by acquiring temporary and incremental product displays, shelving, and racks.
• Rotate and provide credit to accounts for stale or damaged items to provide the freshest product.
• Process orders by entering product codes into hand-held computers.
• Collect cash from customers and accurately process associated invoices.
• Manage daily accuracy of product inventory.
• Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle safety inspection, and maintain a clean truck.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license in the current state of residence.
• Must possess an excellent driving record.
• No more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years.
• No DUI’s within the past 3 years.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass a job-related assessment with a score of 70% or better.
• All Herr Foods Inc. job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test. Herr Foods also has a Random Drug Testing program for all active employees.
• Able to read, write, understand and speak English.
• Possess a stable work history with good references.
• Display evidence of sound judgment and the ability to adapt quickly to different work and driving conditions.
• Possess strong communication, persuasion, and organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities effectively.

• Constantly reaching; frequently sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, driving and lifting up to 32 pounds
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 48 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds

Herr’s offers a variety of benefits and wellness programs. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance; long-term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness plans; matching 401k; vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services; and tuition reimbursement. Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service. Assured Excellence Program provides high-quality health care for orthopedic procedures, cancer treatments, cardiac surgery and care, and more.

OSS Health Company Direct Program offers bundled rates for orthopedic care and imaging.

• Sell, deliver, stock and merchandise Herr's products to grocery retail and independent stores.
• Build relationships with key decision makers and provide excellent customer service.
• Execute promotional programs and maintain product displays and shelves.
• Ensure freshness by rotating stock and crediting accounts for damaged items.
• Manage orders and inventory accuracy; perform daily vehicle safety inspections.

Any questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at  or

Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities

EEO statements and related disclosures apply where required by law.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Sales and Business Development

Industries:
Food & Beverages

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