Route Sales Representative

Building a great career never tasted so good! Eligible for up to a $250.00 retention bonus! Salary: $60,000-$65,000+ annually Schedule: Monday-Friday approximately 45-55 hours a week. Benefits: Medical, dental, hearing, and vision insurance. 401(k) with generous company match and annual profit sharing. Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time. Paid employee referral program. Department: Route Sales Location: Seaford, DE Job Summary Safely drives step-van delivery truck over any assigned route to sell, deliver, and merchandise products, as well as provide excellent customer service to a variety of grocery, mass merchandise, and independent chain stores. Qualifications You Bring 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. No more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years. No DUI’s within the past 3 years. Must possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). Must pass a job-related assessment with a score of 70% or better. All Herr Foods Inc. job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test. Herr Foods also has a random drug testing program for all active employees. Able to read, write, understand, and speak English. Possess a stable work history with good references. Display evidence of sound judgment and have the ability to adapt quickly to different work and driving conditions. Possess strong communication, persuasion, and organizational skills. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities effectively. Physical Demands Constantly reaching; frequently sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, driving, and lifting up to 32 pounds. Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 48 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds. Benefits Herr’s is proud to offer a variety of quality benefits and wellness programs. Elective benefits include medical, dental, vision, and hearing insurance; long-term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital, and critical illness indemnity plans; identity theft coverage, and legal plans. The company also provides opportunities to contribute to a 401(k) with generous company matching, annual profit sharing, vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description). Herr’s also offers low or no cost medical care through the Assured Excellence Program, partnering with nationally renowned facilities such as Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Shriners Children’s Hospital, Hazelden Betty Ford, and others. Key Responsibilities Sell, deliver, stock, and merchandise Herr's brand snack foods to grocery retail and independent chain stores. Progressively increase current customer sales volume, including building relationships with key decision makers, providing excellent customer service, inquiring about customer needs, communicating product knowledge, and 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 to maintain freshest product. Process orders by entering product codes into handheld computers. Collect cash from customers and accurately process associated invoices. Manage daily accuracy of product inventory. Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle safety inspection and maintain a clean truck. Any questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr