Route Sales Representative

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We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the hourly route sales position, joining our Elkridge, MD team and servicing the Waldorf, MD area.

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 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.

• Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance.
• Marathon Health Clinic – a premier on‑site healthcare provider located at the Nottingham, PA facility.
• Opportunities to contribute to a 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time.
• Paid employee referral program.
• Long term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness indemnity plans, and legal plans.
• Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement.
• Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description).

• Sell, deliver, stock and merchandise Herr's brand snack foods to grocery retail and independent chain stores.
• Progressively increase current customer sales volume.
• Build relationships with key decision makers.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Inquire about customer needs.
• Communicate product knowledge and 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 provide the freshest product.
• Process orders by entering product codes into hand‑held computers.
• Collect cash from customers and accurately process associated invoices.
• Manage daily accuracy of product inventory.
• Conduct daily pre‑trip vehicle safety inspection and maintain a clean truck.

Any questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at  or

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