Job Description

The Route Sales Representative sells, takes orders, delivers, merchandises and promotes flatbread products. Focus on growing sales by developing relationships and servicing customers on a designated route. Safely operates a company route truck.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Services assigned accounts on a heavy route by ordering, delivering, date coding and merchandising products on a sales route. 
• Manages the displays to keep the customers in stock and minimize out of date product.
• Markets new products and services to increase sales and shelf space within existing accounts.
• Utilizes appropriate point-of-sale materials to build and update displays.
• Identifies and solicits prospective new customers.
• Works safely at all times.
• Drives company route truck safely and uses equipment properly to load and/or unload the truck. 
• Uses a handheld computer to record sales and manage inventory.
• Correctly completes DOT logs and other required documentation daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Previous route sales experience is preferred and given first preference.
• Solid work history in convenience stores, sales, merchandising or delivery may also be considered.

• Excellent customer service and account management skills.
• Ability to professionally communicate with external and internal customers.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be at least 18 years of age to operate company route truck.
• Must be able to pass DOT physical, drug screen, motor vehicle record and background check.
• Flexibility of hours may be required to ensure route coverage starting in the early mornings. Self-starter who requires minimal direct supervision.