Route Sales Representative

Route Sales PositionELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $250.00 RETENTION BONUS! We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Route Sales position, joining our Allentown, PA team. SALARY: $50,000-$55,000+ annually 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. Everside Health Clinic - a premier on-site healthcare provider. A separate entity from Herr's, located at our Nottingham, PA facility. This facility ensures easy access to tailored healthcare services, preventative care, wellness programs, for employees on any medical plan. Opportunity to contribute to a 401k, with a company match. Paid vacation, holiday and sick time. Paid 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 and 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 poundsKEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 truckAbout Herr Foods Inc. Herr Foods Inc. is the largest privately owned salty snack food manufacturer and distributor in the country, we are based in Nottingham, PA and we think our 1600+ employees are pretty spectacular! We have been committed for the last 75+ years to making our Herr's family business an enjoyable place to work!