What are the responsibilities and job description for the Route Sales Driver position at Java House?
ABOUT JAVA HOUSE
At Java House, our Peel & Pour Pods are redefining how cold brew and beverages are experienced, delivering café-quality coffee and premium beverages with unmatched convenience — zero equipment and zero hassle. As we continue expanding our presence in the breakroom space with both our Peel & Pour products and water equipment solutions, we're building full-market teams to own end-to-end customer journey, from the first sales call through ongoing service and support. Now is your chance to join a fast-growing and innovative team that is reshaping how the world views coffee. If you are energized by growth, inspired by innovation, and ready to be part of something big, let's chat!
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Route Sales Driver is responsible for daily delivery of Java House Peel & Pour products to customers across the assigned market, while serving as the primary face-to-face service contact for those accounts. This position requires a hands-on individual who excels at inventory management, merchandising, and account servicing, with strong attention to safety, organization, and 5S adherence (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain).
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive delivery vehicles along dedicated routes, adhering to scheduling and ensuring timely, accurate, and safe delivery of Java House equipment and product
- Unload, stage, and stock product at customer locations using industrial hand trucks and two-wheel dollies
- Service existing Java House customer accounts by placing orders, building relationships, and spotting opportunities to generate sales growth
- Merchandise products and maintain clean, organized, and visually appealing product displays
- Monitor on-site stock and inventory levels, rotate and remove outdated inventory, and make replenishment recommendations
- Act as the primary day-to-day customer service contact for accounts on the route, resolving issues or escalating to the appropriate internal team
- Maintain accurate delivery records, route documentation, and customer communication
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-2 years of previous commercial driving experience (DOT regulated not required)
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle report
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate
- Familiarity with safety practices, securing loads, and overheard clearance awareness
- Proficient with industrial hand trucks and two-wheel dollies
- Strong customer-focused orientation with a high sense of urgency
- Basic computer skills including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to crouch, grasp, and lift products above shoulders, and to lift products from the floor properly
- Ability to exert up to 15-60 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly during equipment installs, maintenance, and removals
- Ability to balance, reach, and grasp while climbing on a step stool or ladder
- Visual acuity sufficient to document company records and read product labels