Route Relief

We are looking for a Route Relief in the

Duluth, MN area.

Cold Front Distribution, a leading DSD supplier, provides products to grocery and retail supply chains with a 17-state regional geography. Quality and precision drive our sales and service teams as we leverage every effort to optimize purchase, flow, sale and service of the most recognized national and regional brands of Ice Cream, Frozen Pizza and Frozen Prepared Foods in the industry.

Our goal is to be a leader in every market we serve by exceeding the expectations of our customers and operating with the highest ethical standards.

Benefits:

• $65,000 annually (DOE)
• PTO is accrued upon 1^st paycheck
• Medical, Dental and Vision – available after 30 days of employment then 1^st of the following month.
• Life and Short Term/Long Term disability – 100% paid by company
• 401k Retirement package after 30 days - the company currently is matching 50% of what you want to contribute, up to 6% after 6 months of employment

Job Requirements:

1. General Sales and Delivery

• Assists in training of sales staff as deemed necessary by District/Area Manager
• May complete review sheets on sales staff during ride alongs.
• Supports routes by providing coverage of sales staff within districts and/or region for time off as needed
• Completes planograms and resets for accounts as specified
• Develops new accounts and able to understand and fill in for every position within district.
• Directly manages retail accounts which included conducting monthly business reviews with customers
• Stride towards achieving sales and contribution goals
• May assist with creating planograms and resets within district as needed.

1. D.O.T Regulations

• Assist management in overseeing the upkeep, maintenance, and repairs of all vehicles assigned to the district. Help to coordinate service appointments.
• Assist in the training process of new employees as directed by management.
• Understand applicable federal, state, and local transportation regulations. Assist management in maintaining 100% compliance.
• Promote safe driving and safe work practices.
• Respond to warehouse/freezer temperature monitoring alerts when required.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• Sales experience preferred

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Must have a valid Driver’s License and be able to obtain a DOT Medical Certificate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Organizational skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Self-Starter
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible with availability and work hours, work weekends as needed
• Customer Focus and Relationships

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent - up to 75% 

Salary : $65,000