Pre Sell Delivery Driver

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Purpose Of Job

The Pre Sell Delivery Driver will be responsible for promoting Interstate’s line of products by ensuring accurate and timely delivery of batteries and related materials to dealers.

Job Components

• Meet or exceed sales and service metrics as defined by the manager.
• Ensure accurate, timely delivery of new batteries, merchandising fixtures, and all other battery related products.
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with Pre Sell Manager, including but not limited to text messages, email, and phone calls.
• Accountable for executing consignment changes, securing recyclable batteries, completing warranty claims, performing battery rotations, collecting cash, and invoicing.
• Maintain the route by keeping displays clean and keeping the dealer list up to date.
• Maintain dealer relationships.
• Interact professionally with all stakeholders, including team members, managers, and customers.
• Follow/fulfill all driver program requirements, as specified by the manager.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant customer service experience.
• Direct Store Delivery (DSD) experience, preferred.
• High school graduate (or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to build lasting relationships and provide reliable support.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to ensure timely deliveries and efficient route coverage under moderate supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in daily tasks.
• Working knowledge of electronic inventory management tools is required (tablets, scanners).
• Must have and maintain a valid DOT medical card, a state Driver's License (CDL may be required), and an acceptable driving record required.
  
  

Scope Data

• Work with customers and dealers on a regular basis.
• Model Interstate’s Purpose and Values.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  
  

Work Environment

• Be able to regularly lift and/or move 75 lbs.
• Exposed to battery warehouse conditions such as moving equipment, mechanical parts, electricity, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, hear, talk, and use hands to grasp and handle objects.
• Repetitive lifting.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
• Use of PPE required (steel toe boots, safety glasses, protective gloves, etc).
  
  

Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law.