Route Delivery Driver

Route Delivery DriverAt Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellencewhich means consistently doing your best and striving to do better.SummaryAs the Route Delivery Driver, you will service customers by thoroughly understanding and providing accurate product and pricing information, taking orders, and ensuring product is delivered in a safe and efficient manner. You will be responsible for growing and building sales with both new and existing accounts, and providing premier service to each customer, every delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesUnderstand the process of picking and packing ordersKnowledge of and adherence to all company, state and federal rules, regulations, policies and proceduresEnsure goods are loaded into trucks in a safe and logical order communicate needed changes to supervisor/router/managerEnsure the load is properly secured at all timesVerify order to ensure correct products loaded, and deliveredDeliver orders to customers as routed/scheduled. Communicate any needed routing changes to supervisor/router/managerResponsible for handling merchandise in a safe and efficient mannerUnload products from delivery truck and place product as the customer directsProvide efficient, accurate and productive service to the customer at all timesEnsure all necessary delivery paperwork is completed accurately and in full. Complete credit/debit documentation accuratelyReturn all shipping documents, return product and credit documentation to designated area on completion of deliveriesMaintain cleanliness of vehicle and report any maintenance problems to managerResponsible for maintaining the integrity of the company-customer relationship as it applies to the scope of the job function.Work in tandem with assigned route/territory sales rep(s) in developing strategy for increased salesDevelop new customers through personal sales callsGenerate own leads, as well as excellent follow-up on company furnished accountsInitiate and control sales processes with new clientsProvide guidance, assistance and service to customersSell products at maximum profit margin with consideration given to current market pressuresUtilize negotiation skills and apply established company pricing standardsCreate, maintain and execute a successful territory sales planAttend and actively participate in all sales meetingsCommunicate and support administrative personnel in keeping customers within credit termsUnderstand and positively communicate all company policies and proceduresMonitor sales volumes, distribution margins and related measurements (plan vs. actual)Report variances with corrective actions to the Sales Manager /Supervisor once per periodUtilize order and pricing guides; prepare quotesSupport daily push and extra value itemsMaintain working knowledge of company product lines and services to enhance sales efforts and increase sales volumes with both existing and new customers.Identify opportunities for line-item growth and communicate to sales reps. This will include information on competitive activity, distribution of Point of Sale (POS) material as requiredAddress and/or communicate customer issues and requests in a timely manner to the appropriate individuals to facilitate resolutionPerform all other duties, as may be assignedWhat You Bring to Pacific SeafoodRequired:High school diploma or GED.A minimum of one year of related experience in delivery and sales of perishable food products.Preferred:Commercial Driver's License (CDL)Valid driver's license.Must be able to obtain minimum class B CDL within 6 months of hire.Pay Range: $25.00 - $27.00 hourlyTotal Compensation:At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disabilityFlexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses401(k) retirement plan options with generous annual company profit sharing matchPaid time-off for all regular FT team members to include sick days, paid holidays, vacation, and personal timeEmployee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family membersProduct purchase programPacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.