Route Sales Representative

Route Sales RepresentativeAt Vestis®, we provide uniforms, workplace supplies, and professional cleaning that help businesses simplify their workday and keep their teams safe, confident, and focused on what matters most. More than a provider, we are a partner in productivity, trusted to keep you running.Join us and build a career supporting the people who make it all work.Overview4-day work week, weekends offResponsibilities/Essential FunctionsSafely operate a company step van in designated area to provide products and service to a variety of clients.Verify daily preventative maintenance of vehicle and maintain proper operator documentation;Manage daily route independently to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product;Loads/unloads product per company policies, procedures, and guidelines;Review invoices daily for complete and accurate information and make corrections as needed;Meet sales goals and promotes overall route growth to enhance profitability;Develop leads/prospects, calls on prospective customers to solicit business, prepare service agreements, and install new accounts. Assists the sales organization with the procurement of additional new business;Possess a strong understanding of services, policies, and pricing methods and can clearly communicate these to customers;Monitor customer feedback and handle customer issues in a prompt and courteous manner;Take responsibility for your personal safety and watch out for the safety of others. Use safe precautions, proper tools, and equipment, and adhere to all safe work practices and policies;Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities enumerated above.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesMust be a minimum of 21 years of age, have a valid driver's license, and excellent driving record;Customer service experience with a wide variety of consistent customer contact;Strong math and basic computer skills;Demonstrated experience selling services/products and generating new business preferred;Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills required;Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and think quickly to identify/solve customer concerns.Working ConditionsExposure to adverse and varying weather conditions which may include extreme hot/cold temperatures depending on geographical location.Fast-paced environment sometimes requiring irregular and long hours.Physical RequirementsMust be able to routinely lift and maneuver a minimum of 25 lbs. and load/unload product from truck without assistance.Must be able to occasionally lift and maneuver 50+ lbs.This position requires bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching.EducationHigh school degree or equivalentLicense Requirements/CertificationsValid Driver's LicenseBenefitsVestis offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, and paid parental leave. Employees are able to enroll in the company's 401k plan. Employees are eligible for 80 hours of vacation, 40 hours of floating holidays, and 40 hours paid sick time every year. Employees will also receive 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.CompensationThe hourly rate for this position is $26.00 VESTIS