Delivery Team Associate

Route Sales Delivery Driver

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets. The Route Sales Delivery Driver's primary responsibilities are to provide premium customer service within a designated territory (residential, commercial, and retail), accelerate growth and revenue, and work safely.

This role is highly interactive, has a strong sales and service focus, and requires the ability to safely operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV).

Reporting Location: Jamaica, NY

Compensation: $67,392 / year + Customer Tips

Schedule: Monday – Friday (Saturdays dependent on business needs)

Start Time: Between 6 am - 7 am until workload completed

This position may experience periods throughout the year when business levels are slower and fewer work hours are available due to seasonality. While the company generally does not expect the flexible full-time program to exceed a total of 90 days, the duration of each temporary layoff will depend on business volume and operational needs. During a temporary layoff, the company will continue your elected benefits (medical, dental, and vision) at the active employee rate and you will remain responsible for paying your portion of the benefits premiums. Upon return from the temporary layoff, you will receive a one-time grossed up bonus of $250/week for each week you were on the temporary layoff. Employees are expected to remain fully prepared to return to work at any time during the temporary layoff, and you will remain a full-time employee of Primo Brands during this period.

Benefits of working for Primo Brands:

• Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA)
• Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment
• Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits

Responsibilities:

Safety Focus

Operate a commercial vehicle in a safe and responsible manner, follow defined safe work practices, and complete DOT required documentation daily. Adhere to our safety policies which includes the prohibited use of electronic devices while driving and reporting any on-the-job incidents or changes in driving status.

Service Orientation

Be courteous, outgoing and always maintain a professional image. Meet each customer's individual preference by delivering the correct products to the right location during their scheduled day and timeframe. Maintain necessary delivery information on all accounts including cash and receipts. Find opportunities to maximize efficiencies and bring actionable solutions to leadership. Act as a team player by supporting the team with decisions and helping others when needed. Provide professional water dispenser cleaning services to customers while adhering to a strict quality process.

Selling Skills

Use a business owner's mindset to drive growth, identify and open new accounts, particularly in the UDS (up-and-down-the-street) channel including convenience stores, small independent groceries, bodegas, etc. in order to build route density and increase individual commission opportunities. Fully develop new and existing accounts by selling our full portfolio of products inside and outside of normal working hours. Adhere to pricing and promotion guidelines set forth by Primo Brands. Monitor the competitive environment to understand and leverage sales opportunities. Upsell additional products and services to existing customers and achieve monthly customer acquisition goals.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience. Ability to secure and/or maintain a CDL Class B with airbrake endorsement (for applicable CDL positions). Primo Brands is a certified CDL provider and can assist you with obtaining your Class B CDL where available. Service-oriented with strong face-to-face sales skills. Ability to work independently, efficiently, and in different types of weather. Ability to effectively interact with customers in a variety of settings. Ability to lift and carry an average of 250+ units per day, each weighing up to 60 lbs., using product handling tools as appropriate, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, stooping, bending, squatting, pushing and pulling with or without a reasonable accommodation. Ability to climb in and out of a commercial vehicle on average 40-55 times per day. Ability to work an average 45-hour week or more, including variable start/end times. Must have the ability to obtain a DOT medical card for the purpose of working for Primo Brands. Must possess a clean driving record, which means: in the last 3 years, that you've only had 1 license, no driving-related suspension, revocation or cancellation, no disqualifying offenses, no more than 2 moving violations and no reckless driving incidents and in the last 3 years, no major driving offenses including DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accident. Must be 21 years of age or older (DOT requirement).