Emergency Sales Representative

Responsibilities

Call on customer or potential customers for the purpose of making sales and obtaining orders for Bonnie products.

• Negotiate with customers or potential customers regarding sales, location, space, product mix, etc.
• Grow the route by increasing volumes and selling through rates of company products.
• Prepare and display items to facilitate sales and maximize product presentation.
• Ensure safety process and procedures are followed.
• Drive a company-owned box truck to and from numerous customer stops throughout the day, as well as deliver product into and out of retail locations.
• Ensure compliance with all DOT rules and regulations and coordinate activity with Transportation Compliance Officer.
• Attend all sales meetings and other required training.
• Work schedules up to and including seven-day work week during peak season.
• Travel both within the assigned region and across the country as needed throughout the year.
• Merchandise products including rotating products and removing products as necessary.
• Tidy up shelves and displays.
• Assemble and disassemble racks and promotional materials such as signs and banners.
• Clean, maintain, and sanitize the interior of their company assigned vehicle.
• Attendance/punctuality is essential; consistently be at work and on time; if absence is unavoidable, cover responsibilities.
• Other duties outlined by the Station Manager, Area Sales Manager or Company.

Minimum Education:

High School diploma or equivalent.

• 1-3 years of customer service and/or route sales experience preferred.
• Experience driving a box truck or vehicle of similar size is required.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License; must meet Federal DOT eligibility, including medical certification.

• Dependability and reliability
• Customer service focus with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Follow directions and perform duties with minimal supervision
• Strong work ethic and initiative—view route as your business and strive to exceed sales targets
• Flexibility, honesty, attention to detail, positive attitude
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Tech savvy—comfortable using computer and technology devices daily
• Be knowledgeable about the products and answer questions

Both indoor and outdoor work environments. Frequently exposed to extreme cold and hot temperatures, wet or humid conditions, and all weather conditions.

Driving a company-owned truck to and from numerous customer stops and lifting and carrying products into and out of retail locations.

Physical requirements:

On feet for long hours, travel between locations, lift up to 40 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds). Use equipment (carts, trays) to unload products and move throughout stores.