Route Sales Representative

Hourly Route Sales Representative

Department: Route Sales

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Somerset, NJ

Compensation: $20.18 - $24.67 / hour

We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Hourly Route Sales position, joining the Somerset, NJ team.

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

• This position is full‑time benefit eligible.
• Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance.
• Opportunity to contribute to a 401(k) with a generous company match program and annual company profit sharing.
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time.
• Paid employee referral program.

• 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 general education degree (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 have 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.

• Sell, deliver, stock and merchandise Herr's brand snack foods to grocery retail and independent chain stores.
• Progressively increase current customer sales volume. This includes and is not limited to:
  • Building relationships with key decision makers.
  • Providing excellent customer service.
  • Inquiring about customer needs.
  • Communicating product knowledge and suggestive selling.
  • Increasing customer base by soliciting new accounts.
  • Executing company-sponsored promotional programs by acquiring temporary and incremental product displays, shelving, and racks.
  • Rotating and providing credit to accounts for stale or damaged items to ensure the freshest product.
  • Processing orders by entering product codes into hand‑held computers.
  • Collecting cash from customers and accurately processing associated invoices.
  • Managing daily accuracy of product inventory.
  • Conducting daily pre‑trip vehicle safety inspections and maintaining a clean truck.

For any questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at 610‑932‑6500 or

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