Route Sales Representative

Description

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 Hampton, VA team covering the Richmond, VA area.

Hourly Rate: $19.00-$21.00/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday approximately 45-55 hours a week.

Benefits: This position is full-time benefit eligible. Elective benefits include:

• Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance.
• Marathon Health Clinic – a premier on‑site healthcare provider at our Nottingham, PA facility.
• 401(k) with generous company match and annual profit sharing.
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time.
• Paid employee referral program.

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

• 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 two moving violations within the past three years.
• No DUI’s within the past three 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 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 by building relationships with key decision makers, providing excellent customer service, inquiring about customer needs, communicating product knowledge and suggestive selling, and 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 freshest product.
• Process orders by entering product codes into hand‑held computers.
• Collect cash from customers and accurately process associated invoices.
• Manage daily product inventory accuracy.
• Conduct daily pre‑trip vehicle safety inspections and maintain a clean truck.

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.