What are the responsibilities and job description for the Route Driver position at Always Fresh Fruit & Snacks, LLC?
Always Fresh Fruit & Snacks, LLC is seeking an experienced route sales merchandising professional to join our team as an account manager servicing customers in the Dayton, OH. market.
Route Openings: Two of our well established routes with great customer relationships are becoming available. We have 19 years of sales history to share with the next account manager. We service the best corporate and independently owned convenience stores in the area including 7-Eleven, Speedway and True North.
This is an Independent Contractor (1099) position responsible for merchandising our complete line of quality products to existing and new accounts.
Schedule: If you are hired to service two routes, the delivery schedule would be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week.
Compensation: If you are hired to service two routes, each route pays a minimum of $180.00 per day or $1080.00 for 6 delivery days during every 2 week pay period. $180.00 is considered the Guaranteed Route Minimum. We reward quality service. You will be paid the Guaranteed Route Minimum or Commission, whichever amount is higher. **These routes have a great track record of paying Commission, which exceeds the Guaranteed Route Minimum**
Responsibilities:
- Order and purchase product for each day's deliveries.
- Ensure product in stores is Always Fresh.
- Maintain adequate stock levels in stores to avoid out of stock situations.
- Provide professional and courteous customer service while building relationships.
- Maintain the display with a fresh - attractive appearance.
- Perform minimal administrative duties timely and accurately.
- Solicit new customers to grow the business.
- Maintain a clean and organized personal vehicle.
- Make a commitment to working safely.
- Be self motivated and work independently.
- Service schedules are driven by the client but usually require early morning deliveries.
Requirements:
- Be Self motivated and work independently.
- Service schedules are driven by the client but usually require early morning deliveries.
- Service stores using your own vehicle (van, mini-van, or comparable SUV is required).
- Prior route sales experience is preferred but not necessary. We will train the right person.
- Demonstrate a safe driving record.
- Be comfortable using the assigned electronic devices and remote printer for invoicing.
- Adapt quickly to different working and driving conditions.
Physical Demands:
- Repeatedly lift and move 40# boxes.
- Frequently reach, sit, stand, bend, squat, walk, kneel, climb, and drive.
Route sales representative's hours of work vary by assigned routes and individual abilities. Competitive payout is based on past sales history.
Please note that this job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; individuals may perform other duties as assigned or required.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $185.00 - $250.00 per day
Compensation Package:
- Commission pay
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Home daily
- Home weekends
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No nights
Experience:
- Merchandising: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $185 - $250