Route Relief Driver

Mission Linen Supply Route Relief DriverMission Linen Supply is hiring motivated, sales-driven Route Relief Drivers to drive and service customers on designated routes in your community, grow accounts, and earn real commission on the business you build. This isn't a delivery job with a sales title; it's a B2B sales and account management role that happens to come with a truck. Proven sales and customer service experience is required.If you're looking for a stable, essential-services industry where your work matters every single day, this role is built for that. Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held company and a leading provider of linen, uniform, and facility service products across five western states. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, Mission has grown from a one-man operation into an industry leader, while remaining stable, essential, and steadily growing. Industrial laundry and linen services are a recession-resistant, essential industry. Hospitals, hotels, and restaurants need clean linens and uniforms regardless of the economy. That means real, ongoing opportunities for career advancement, not a static org chart.Starting pay: $21.97 - $27.06 an hour, based on experience, qualifications, and location. Once assigned a route: average total annual compensation for Route Sales & Service Representatives exceeds $80,000, with uncapped commission potential based on the new business and account growth you drive. Career path from Route Relief Driver into a dedicated Route Sales & Service Representative territory.Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings program. Paid time off (sick, holiday, vacation). Full-time employment with full benefits.Duties & ResponsibilitiesOwn and grow a designated route; this is account management and outside sales, not just deliveryCall on prospective customers to solicit new business and inform regular customers of new products or servicesUpsell existing customers on additional products and servicesDrive a truck to deliver and pick up linen, uniforms, and related products on schedule; load and unload the truckBuild long-term customer relationships through responsive, professional service; listen to and resolve service complaints, keeping your supervisor informedMaintain inventory and follow company inventory-control policiesHandle invoicing, collections, customer signatures, and accurate delivery and transaction recordsClean and perform routine maintenance on your truck, and maintain a professional appearance at every stopLearn new technology and systems quickly and adapt to updates independentlyAttend training and service department meetingsRequired Skills & QualificationsProven sales and customer service experience (required)Valid Class C driver's license (no CDL required) with a clean driving record for the last 3 years (required)Ability to drive a 26' bobtail truckComfortable loading/unloading your own truck with bags of linen up to 50 lbs daily (required)Must pass a drug test and clinic physicalTech-savvy, with the ability to learn new systems with minimal trainingRelated Roles & Key SkillsRoute Sales Representative, Route Sales and Service Representative, RSSR, Route Sales Driver, Route Driver, Route Relief Driver, Delivery Driver, No CDL Required, Class C License, Bobtail Driver, B2B Sales, Outside Sales, Account Manager, Commission Sales, Customer Service, Uniform and Linen Services, Industrial LaundryReady to Start Selling?If you're a sales-driven driver who wants to earn on the business you build, apply today!OverviewMission Linen Supply is a family owned, privately held company, and a leading provider of products, services, and supplies to hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, the company has grown from a one-man operation to a leading player in the linen rental and uniform business across five western states. Mission Linen Supply is widely recognized for its ability to understand, anticipate, and meet its customers' needs while providing environmentally friendly goods and services.Mission Linen Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), Affirmative Action Plan (AAP), VEVRAA Protected Veterans, Federal Contractor and Worker with Disabilities employer. Mission Linen Supply is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. Worker with Disabilities needing assistance applying please feel free to call HR Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.To be considered for employment with Mission Linen Supply, you will need to apply online at missionlinen.com, select careers and apply for the position you are interested in. We will review your qualifications and will contact you via email or phone if you are selected for an interview.