Hourly Route Sales Representative

$39,645 - $39,645/Yr

Herr Foods - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Philadelphia, PA

1,001-5,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Hourly Route Sales Representative at Herr Foods Inc. is responsible for safely driving a delivery truck to sell, deliver, and merchandise snack products to various retail locations. This full-time position emphasizes excellent customer service and relationship building with grocery and independent chain stores, while also managing inventory and processing orders.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a step-van delivery truck over assigned routes.
• Sell, deliver, stock, and merchandise Herr's brand snack foods to grocery retail and independent chain stores.
• Progressively increase current customer sales volume by building relationships with key decision makers.
• Provide excellent customer service and inquire about customer needs.
• Communicate product knowledge and engage in suggestive selling.
• Increase customer base by soliciting new accounts.
• Execute company-sponsored promotional programs by acquiring temporary and incremental product displays, shelving, and racks.
• Rotate and provide credit to accounts for stale or damaged items.
• Process orders by entering product codes into hand-held computers.
• Collect cash from customers and accurately process associated invoices.
• Manage daily accuracy of product inventory.
• Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle safety inspections and maintain a clean truck.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license in the current state of residence.
• Must possess an excellent driving record with no more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years and no DUI's within the past 3 years.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass a job-related assessment with a score of 70% or better.
• Able to read, write, understand, and speak English.
• Possess a stable work history with good references.
• Display evidence of sound judgment and adaptability to different work and driving conditions.
• Possess strong communication, persuasion, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities effectively.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Referral program