What are the responsibilities and job description for the Route Sales Representative position at Schwan's Company?
Immediately Hiring
This position will cover the "East Valley" of the Phoenix metro area - Chandler/Gilbert/Mesa
If you are interested in building your career in a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you!
What We Offer
- Pay: $60000 - $62000
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and 401K with Company Match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Company uniform and footwear allowance provided
- Opportunities for career advancement into leadership positions
What You Will Do
In this position, you provide route coverage while delivering product, placing orders, and merchandising product to ensure our products are available on store shelves for grocery shoppers. In addition, this position provides opportunities to develop the leadership skills needed for leadership positions.
- Work a Monday -- Friday schedule (some weekend travel required at times); early morning start time
- Unload products, place product in the back room, and collect proof of delivery
- Place orders and drive additional sales by gaining display space and promoting new products
- Merchandise product, maintain display space, and rotate product
- Use handheld technology and sales software to complete daily work
- Build in-store relationships and work effectively with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
- When needed, maintain DOT rules and regulations
What We Look For
- Previous DSD, grocery, delivery, or warehouse experience
- High School diploma or equivalent
- At times, this position may require driving a Class B vehicle. A Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement is required, and ability to meet medical certification requirements; must be 21 years or older
- Ability to safely lift 35 pounds and move frozen product using appropriate equipment
- Ability to meet pre-employment background check, drug test, and DOT physical requirements
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or other protected class.
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Years of Related Experience: One or more years of related experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must meet Federal Department of Transportation driver eligibility and medical certification requirements, and must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) from state of residence; Must have a mobile device with voice and text capabilities; Must be willing and able to work weekends, overnight hours ,and travel as needed; Basic math and language skills; Ability to operate and maintain company equipment including handheld, computers, etc.; Effective oral and written communication skills; Strong time management skills; In certain geographical locations, other languages may be preferred.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.
Salary : $60,000 - $62,000
