Route Sales Support Driver

Location

581-Memphis TN, 2860 Rudder Rd, Memphis, TN 38118, USA

The Route Sales Support Driver builds solid, positive working relationships with customers and is highly motivated to exceed their expectations and requirements. Vestis operates in a very competitive environment, and a successful Route Sales Support Driver must be able to balance exceptional customer service with meeting and exceeding individual sales growth goals. As an advocate for the organization, the Route Sales Support Driver strives to generate goodwill and loyalty while performing their work in a professional manner at all times.

• Safely operate a company step van in the designated area to provide products and service to a variety of clients.
• Verify daily preventative maintenance of the vehicle and maintain proper operator documentation.
• Manage the daily route independently to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product.
• Load/unload product per company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Review invoices daily for complete and accurate information and make corrections as needed.
• Meet sales goals and promote overall route growth to enhance profitability.
• Develop leads/prospects, call on prospective customers to solicit business, prepare service agreements, and install new accounts.
• Assist the sales organization with the procurement of additional new business.
• Possess a strong understanding of services, policies, and pricing methods and be able to clearly communicate these to customers.
• Monitor customer feedback and handle customer issues in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Take responsibility for your personal safety and watch out for the safety of others, using safe precautions, proper tools, and equipment and adhering to all safe work practices and policies.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities enumerated above.

• Minimum of 21 years of age, a valid driver’s license, and an excellent driving record.
• Customer service experience with a wide variety of consistent customer contact.
• Strong math and basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated experience selling services/products and generating new business (preferred).
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and think quickly to identify and solve customer concerns.

Exposure to adverse and varying weather conditions which may include extreme hot/cold temperatures depending on geographical location. Fast‑paced environment sometimes requiring irregular and long hours.

Physical requirements:

Must be able to routinely lift and maneuver a minimum of 25 lbs. and load/unload product from truck without assistance. Must be able to occasionally lift and maneuver 50+ lbs. This position requires bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching.

• High school degree or equivalent.

• Valid driver's license.

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