Relief Route Salesperson - Servicing Dallas​/Fort Worth, TX market area

About the Company

Come join our team as a Relief 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 exciting future! As an employer of choice, we offer physical, emotional, financial and professional benefits including 401K, disability insurance and paid holidays.

The Relief Route Salesperson is responsible for becoming the supplier/provider of choice by creating ‘raving fans’ and providing excellent customer service. The salesperson acts as an ambassador for Martin’s, proudly representing our legacy of cherished eating experiences, continuously increasing sales, and going the extra mile to prove service excellence to customers. As the front line of Martin’s, the role improves communication channels, shares helpful knowledge with teammates, and openly gives and receives truthful feedback.

• $50,000 - $55,000 (Salary and Commission)

• Bi‑Annual 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 changes and orders timely and accurately.
• Records sales or deliveries information on daily sales record including customer signature.
• Merchandises production correctly according to product mix, rotation cycle, and color code compliance and arranges it neatly at point of display.
• Calls on prospective customers to solicit new business.
• Communicates 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 and 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 unloads 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 changes in the workplace, work schedules and priorities to reach sales goals.
• Adheres to safety, food safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices regulations.

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.

• 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 learn a variety of sales routes.
• Ability to…