Hourly Route Sales Representative

Hourly Route Sales Representative Department: Route Sales Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hainesport, NJ Compensation: $19.31 - $23.60 / hour Description Building a great career never tasted so good! ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $250.00 RETENTION BONUS! We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Hourly Route Sales position, joining our team in the Pemberton, NJ area. PAY: $19.31-$23.60 an hour based on experience SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday approximately 45-55 hours a week. BENEFITS: This position is full-time benefit eligible, elective benefits include: Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance. 401k contribution with generous company match program, annual company profit sharing. Paid vacation, holiday and sick time. Employee referral program. 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 Frequently reaching; 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 Overview 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. Additional benefits: 401k contribution with generous company matching, annual company profit sharing, vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services, tuition reimbursement. After 30 days of service, benefits are available. The company partners with national facilities for dedicated medical care, including low cost or no cost options for specific treatments. Key Responsibilities KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned) Sell, deliver, stock and merchandise Herr's brand snack foods to grocery retail and independent chain stores. Progressively increase current customer sales volume. This includes and is not limited to: 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 in order to provide the freshest product. 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 inspection, and maintain a clean truck. Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr