Route Sales Representative

Hourly Route Sales Representative

Department: Route Sales

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Oakland, NJ

Compensation: $18.57 - $25.13 / hour

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, joining our Oakland, NJ team.

• HOURLY RATE: $18.57-$25.13, depending on experience.
• SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday approximately 45-55 hours a week.
• BENEFITS: This position is full-time and benefit eligible. Elective benefits include:

• Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance.
• Opportunity to contribute to a 401k and company profit sharing.
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time.
• Paid Employee referral program.

Job Summary:

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

Qualifications You Bring:

• 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 DUIs 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.

Physical Demands:

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

Benefit Details:

Herr’s offers a variety of benefits and wellness programs. Elective benefits include medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance; long-term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness indemnity plans, and legal plans. The company also provides opportunities to contribute to a 401k, profit sharing, and paid vacation, sick and holiday pay. Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description).

KEY

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Other duties may be assigned)

• 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 perform 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 ensure the freshest product.
• Process orders by entering product codes into handheld computers.
• Collect cash from customers and accurately process invoices.
• Manage daily accuracy of product inventory.
• Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle safety inspections and maintain a clean truck.

Questions about this position may be directed to Human Resources at  or

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