Delivery Route Driver

The Route Sales Representative is a full-time position that is responsible for selling and merchandising Mrs. Fisher’s complete line of potato chips and snacks at local stores including convenience stores, gas stations, and large grocery stores. As a Route Sales Representative, you would drive a Mrs. Fisher’s truck which requires a regular driver’s license and insurance. Hours per week average approximately 35- 40 hours and include some weekend and/or holiday work in all weather conditions. Some of the more frequent tasks you would perform include:

• Driving to assigned locations
• Check-in with store decision maker, check-in delivery, obtain signatures, collect proof of delivery
• Using equipment (e.g. carts, pallets, etc.) to unload products and move throughout the store
• Merchandising cases from the back room to the sales floor, filling display units or shelves with products such as Mrs. Fisher’s Dark Chips, Michael Martarana Pasta Sauce, Rockford Roasting Coffee, Mrs. Fisher’s Popcorn, etc.
• Ensuring back-room inventory reaches the sales floor and organizing/maintaining back-room inventory in proper location
• Rotating products and removing defective and out-of-date products and process returns and credits with receiver
• Tidying up shelves and displays
• Assembling and disassembling of promotional materials such as signs, and wire displays
• Safely maximizing sales and minimizing waste

This is a physical job. Start times typically begin between four o’clock and six o’clock in the morning.
RSRs who come to work with us have a wide variety of experience. Team members have honed their skills with success in prior roles including sales jobs, retail jobs, restaurant jobs, and customer service jobs. We all pride ourselves on the quality of our work, but we do have some minimum requirements in common:

• 2-4 years DSD (Direct Store Delivery) or Grocery Store Sales experience.
• 18 years of age or older

• Valid driver’s license with proof of insurance

• Ability to climb, push, pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation (examples: a microwave; a cinder block)

This position also requires a review of your driving history.
People often ask what kind of characteristics will make them successful in this position. Here is an idea of what our
managers are looking for:

• Strong Work Ethic: as a RSR, you are trusted to represent Mrs. Fisher’s values to your colleagues, customers, and the public.
• You are comfortable working without a manager monitoring your day-to-day activities.
• Flexibility: you are able to adapt to changing situations, new tasks and priorities as changes occur; you will encounter challenges and resolve them by yourself.
• Customer Focus: when you are in the stores with our customers, you help them find what they need and deliver service that exceed their expectations
• Attention to Detail: our RSR's are meticulous when it comes to checking dates on chips, tidying shelves, and arranging products.
• Communication: you will be working closely with your Merchandising team members and it’s important to communicate regularly; good communication also includes checking in and out with the store manager
• Positive Attitude: you will be part of a sales team that relies on one another to build professional relationships and attend to customer needs.
• Conscientious: you are organized, task driven, comfortable following direction and adhering to a specific schedule
• Initiative: our RSRs often describe their routes as "their business." You have a deep understanding of your role within the sales team and you constantly strive to achieve and exceed sales growth targets

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location