What are the responsibilities and job description for the Produce Dock Sales Representative - Tampa, FL position at South Mill Champs?
Position Summary:
This position is vital to the distribution center, as it involves direct customer interaction while ensuring the safe delivery of produce. It requires a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, along with knowledge of customer service and proper produce handling.
Qualifications and Requirements
- At least five years of related experience in the produce field preferred
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- 1 year of Customer Service and Sales preferred.
Job Description
- Driver of specified truck made available to provide deliveries.
- Understands customer orders and loads and distributes as specified.
- Maintains safety precautions at all times during use of delivery vehicle.
- Arrange for the distribution of available product for new and existing customers.
- Builds and maintains their route’s network of sources from which to identify possible new sales leads.
- Communicates with customers to identify and understand their product needs.
- Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; alerts facility manager of any issues that may arise during or post-sale.
- Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest.
- Provides detailed reports after each trip of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Understands Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Job Demands
Note: The following job demands represent the basic knowledge, skill and/or ability necessary to perform this job successfully. The job duties found below are not the only tasks required for the job. You may be assigned other duties and tasks as well. A candidate for this position must be able to meet the minimum demands as listed below and sign the affirmation below indicating the same.
Physical Demands
Always required to see with or without corrective lenses.
Always required to sit, stand or walk.
Frequently required to utilize fine motor coordination in hands and arms.
Regularly required to climb stairs.
Occasionally required to balance, stoop or crouch.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Must be able to travel.
Work Environment
Occasionally exposed to a variety of temperatures, weather conditions, and sound levels.
Occasionally exposed to hazardous conditions requiring personal protective equipment.
Regularly required to participate in Planning Meetings, Executive Staff Meetings and General Staff Meetings.
Cognitive Skills
Always required to think, evaluate, and make decisions.
Always required to speak and comprehend English, Spanish or both.
Regularly required to compare, analyze, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, compile and negotiate
Regularly required to plan and strategize
Always required to act professionally
Always required to treat others respectfully
The position is contingent upon successful completion of MVR screenings, non-regulated drug tests, physical assessments, and other job-related requirements.
