Route Sales Representative

Salary & ScheduleSalary: $55,000-$65,000+ annually (plus retention bonus up to $250.00)Schedule: Monday-Friday, approximately 45-55 hours per weekLocation: Central, PA; service area: Lancaster, PAInventory pick-up required in Lancaster, PABenefitsFull-time benefit eligibleMedical, dental, hearing and vision insurance401(k) with company match and annual profit sharingPaid vacation, holiday and sick timePaid employee referral programAbility to take truck home to save on fuelJob SummarySafely drives a step-van delivery truck over any assigned route to sell, deliver, and merchandise products while providing excellent customer service to grocery, mass merchandise, and independent chain stores.QualificationsMust be at least 18 years of ageValid driver's licence in the current state of residenceExcellent driving record: no more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years and no DUI's within the past 3 yearsHigh school diploma or GEDPass a job-related assessment with a score of 70% or betterMust pass a drug test; all offers contingent on passing a drug test; random drug testing for all active employeesRead, write, understand and speak EnglishStable work history with good referencesSound judgement and ability to adapt to different work and driving conditionsStrong communication, persuasion, and organisational skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities effectivelyPhysical DemandsConstantly reaching; frequently sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, driving and lifting up to 32 poundsOccasionally lifting and carrying up to 48 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 40 poundsKey ResponsibilitiesSell, deliver, stock and merchandise Herr's brand snack foods to grocery retail and independent chain storesProgressively increase current customer sales volume by building relationships with key decision makers, providing excellent customer service, inquiring about customer needs, communicating product knowledge and suggestive selling, and soliciting new accountsExecute company-sponsored promotional programs by acquiring temporary and incremental product displays, shelving and racksRotate and provide credit to accounts for stale or damaged items to ensure freshest productProcess orders by entering product codes into handheld computersCollect cash from customers and accurately process associated invoicesManage daily accuracy of product inventoryConduct daily pre-trip vehicle safety inspection and maintain a clean truckHerr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities.J-18808-Ljbffr