What are the responsibilities and job description for the Route Salesperson (Jumper) position at Martin's Snacks?
SUMMARY
Responsible for the sales of all current and new products to all accounts within a designated territory, ensuring customer satisfaction and fulfillment needs are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Drives route truck to deliver product to the customer.
- Rotates stock on truck and in stores to ensure freshness and to comply with stale %.
- Communicates with store management to acquire additional displays and shelf space.
- Sells total product line.
- Effectively solicits new accounts.
- Sets up clean, neat product displays ensuring a good mix of product while adhering to store policies.
- Loads and unloads product.
- Maintains route book to log directions, stop sequence, and contacts.
- Maintains cleanliness of truck and equipment.
- Utilizes hand-held computer for sales transactions.
- Prepares order forms and sales contracts.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Characteristics of the work environment are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
Note
This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements or working conditions associated with the position. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the position or to increase or decrease the scope of the responsibilities of the position.