Route Sales Trainee-West Jordan

Route Sales Trainee Overview

The Route Sales Trainee (RST) is training to learn the required skills to be a successful Route Sales Representative (RSR) or Route Delivery Driver (RDD). In training, the RST will learn the sorting, inventorying, building, loading, and delivering and merchandising daily orders of products to retail customers. The RST is learning how to accurately invoice products at the time of delivery to meet customer expectations and follow established best practices.

Position will require RST to train and service accounts during customer designated service windows, which may require RST to work non-traditional business hours, weekends, or holidays. Potential for overnight travel outside of the normally assigned location.

Position requires an incumbent with an eagerness to gain industry knowledge and to learn the skills necessary for success.

Position interacts with the general public and customers on a daily basis. A neat, professional appearance is a requirement of this position and may require a specific uniform.

The Company is registered with the Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). a private motor carrier and is therefore subject to State and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules and regulations. RSTs will be required to safely and efficiently operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV). RSTs deliver to retail stores at assigned times each day and complete service within the expected duration.

The RST may be required to work non-traditional business hours, weekends, or holidays.

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

• Must be able to obtain DOT medical certification and re‑certification to drive a CMV.
• Must meet the fleet insurance guidelines in relation to your MVR (Motor Vehicle Record).
• Perform all required daily vehicle inspections, maintain accurate vehicle records, immediately report vehicle maintenance issues, and complete daily driver’s logs and time records (including hours of service) as required.
• Safely and efficiently operate a CMV.
• Adhere to all FMCSA/DOT rules and regulations, as well as similar local rules and regulations.
• Cooperate with DOT roadside inspections.
• Maintain cleanliness of an organized workspace and vehicle.
• Secure and organize inventory in the truck to prevent product damage.
• Leverage internal sales data and company marketing plans to drive growth with customers through proper planning, ordering, and execution.
• As needed, operate company routes, and provide coverage of routes for RSRs and RDDs time‑off.
• Learn all tasks and objectives outlined in the Route Sales Operations Manual.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relations to effectively communicate sales solutions and improve customer satisfaction.
• Order product using an online state‑of‑the‑art order planner to ensure customers receive the freshest product possible.
• Increase sales through shelf space expansion and the use of in‑store promotions and displays.
• Adhere to the company assigned route structure, stop sequence, and established service times to drive efficiency and ensure consistent service times.
• Know and follow all retailer/account standard operating procedures, including but not limited to check‑in/check‑out and service windows.
• Adhere to fresh market policy by appropriately rotating products and removing damaged or out‑of‑code products as necessary.
• Follow the shelf‑life cycle of each brand/product.
• Ensure shelf life is maximized with proper rotation of products to ensure backstock is rotated and stocked before the next fresh delivery is merchandised on shelves/displays.
• Perform daily route settlement requirements: verify product quantities, accurately invoice the proper account, and adhere to the cash collection policy.
• Perform an accurate weekly inventory on the handheld computer device at select accounts on specific days designated by the company.
• Support the introduction of new products to the marketplace based on retailer playbooks and gain additional shelf space and promotional…