Route Sales Support Driver

Description

Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies provides uniforms and related products to more than 400,000 customers nationwide, in virtually every industry. From designing and manufacturing to laundering and delivering, Vestis works with local and national clients to create and maintain a total uniform solution that promotes teamwork and establishes a professional identity. Vestis operates from over 200 locations nationwide.

Overview

The Route Sales Support (RSS) 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 advocates for the organization, Route Sales Support Drivers strive to generate goodwill and loyalty for the organization while performing their work in a professional manner at all times.

Shift

Full time, day shift Monday - Friday. Find the Work/Life Balance you've been looking for.

Our Teammates enjoy

• $27.37/hour
• Full Time Direct Hire
• Weekly Pay
• Competitive Benefits
• Company Provided Uniforms
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Job Specific Training
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Incentives
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Safely operate a company vehicle in designated area to provide products and service to a variety of clients.
• Verify daily preventative maintenance of vehicle and maintain proper operator documentation.
• Manage daily route independently to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product.
• Loads/unloads 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 can 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.
• Use safe precautions, proper tools, and equipment, and adhere 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.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain DOT medical certification.
• Previous experience as a driver preferred.
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• No preventable fatal accident while operating a CMV in a lifetime.
• No suspension of driving privileges for moving violations in the past 3 years.
• Pre‑employment DOT physical and federal drug screen are required.

Working Environment / Safety Requirements /

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Education

High school degree or equivalent.

Licenses & Certifications

Valid Driver’s License (Not CDL), with minimal points/violations in the last three years.

Benefits

Vestis offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, and pension. Employees are eligible for 40 hours of vacation after 1 year, 8 hours of floating holidays, and up to 48 hours paid sick time every year. Employees will also receive 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Compensation

The hourly rate that Vestis expects to reasonably pay for this position is $27.37. This position is eligible for commissions based on 10% of consumable sales per month.

Location

700 Industrial Blvd NE Minneapolis, MN

Qualifications

• High School or better.
• Drivers License (Not CDL).
• DOT Medical Certification (preferred).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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