What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Store Driver position at Leslie's?
Job Overview:
A Retail Store Driver is responsible for the safe and DOT regulated delivery of merchandise from a Leslie’s store location. The Retail Store Driver will assist in all facets of the facility. Duties will include but will not be limited to delivery of merchandise to customers’ sites, daily pre and post inspection of vehicle, maintain Leslie’s Store daily delivery log, maintain safe driving practices, organization and filing of paperwork, assisting the customers with their merchandise, making out bound sales calls, processing orders, inventory control, stocking, unloading and loading trucks, warehouse operations, maintaining the building. The Retail Store Driver will comply with all Company policies and procedures as well as adhere to all DOT regulations.
Outcomes:
Supports the store’s overall sales performance through the achievement of the following:
A Retail Store Driver is responsible for the safe and DOT regulated delivery of merchandise from a Leslie’s store location. The Retail Store Driver will assist in all facets of the facility. Duties will include but will not be limited to delivery of merchandise to customers’ sites, daily pre and post inspection of vehicle, maintain Leslie’s Store daily delivery log, maintain safe driving practices, organization and filing of paperwork, assisting the customers with their merchandise, making out bound sales calls, processing orders, inventory control, stocking, unloading and loading trucks, warehouse operations, maintaining the building. The Retail Store Driver will comply with all Company policies and procedures as well as adhere to all DOT regulations.
Outcomes:
Supports the store’s overall sales performance through the achievement of the following:
- Ensuring the accurate and on-time delivery of all products, 100% of the time and in compliance with DOT safety standards.
- Always uphold Leslie’s standards for superior customer service.
- Remaining current and in compliance with all DOT regulations and guidelines.
- Follow Leslie’s Safety policies
- Perform consistent inspections of delivery vehicle and complete required paperwork
- Maintaining and executing appropriate warehouse standards
- Organization /Planning /Discipline– Plans and organizes in an efficient manner following the company policies and procedures. Ensures all products/loads are secured to DOT standards.
- Proactivity – Acts without being told what to do. Brings new and visionary ideas to the company.
- Customer service mindset – Understands the customer, is focused on providing superior customer service.
- Follow through on commitments - Lives up to verbal and written agreements.
- Intelligence – Learns quickly, demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information.
- High standards – Expects personal performance and team performance to be nothing short of the best.
- Honesty/integrity – Does not cut corners ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidences. Does what is right, not just what is politically expedient. Speaks plainly and truthfully.
- Positive attitude/enthusiasm – Exhibits passion and excitement over work. Has a can-do attitude.
- Work ethic – Possesses a strong willingness to work hard and invests the hours to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard.
- Communication – Speaks and writes clearly, articulately and diplomatically. Gets involved with team meetings, calls and sales objectives
- Valid Driver’s License
- Satisfactory driving record
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Swimming Pool Industry experience a plus
- Retail/Operations experience a plus
- Proficiency with computers a plus
