What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swing Driver position at West Side Beer Distributing?
POSITION SUMMARY
Swing Driver is responsible to fulfill job description for the route he is assigned to on a daily basis which would consist of: Draft Driver, Driver Sell, Presell Driver, Bulk Driver and or Helper. Calling on retailers and responsible for: sales and distribution objectives, inventory management, product quality and merchandising. Delivering products to retailers in a safe and efficient manner while representing the company in a professional manner. This individual must be customer service oriented and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Additional duties will consist of inventory accuracy, invoicing and payment collection. Responsible for adhering to company policies, procedures, DOT regulations, MLCC guidelines and supplier agreements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions Statement(s)
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience: One to two years sales and CDL driving experience
Computer Skills: Must be proficient in handheld computer equipment.
Certificates & Licenses: Valid Commercial Drivers License, Medical Examiner’s Certificate and Forklift Permit.
Other Requirements: Must pass physical, drug screen, background check and motor vehicle report must meet minimum D.O.T. requirements and insurance company guidelines.
- Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how our products can meet them.
- Handles product in a safe manner using proper lifting techniques and ensure minimal product damage.
- Obey traffic laws, and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Responsible for security of vehicle.
- Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information such as selling strategies and marketing information.
- Visit establishments to evaluate needs and to promote product.
- Plan and build product displays in retail stores and make recommendations to retailers regarding product displays, promotional programs, and advertising.
- Initiate sales campaigns and follow marketing plan guidelines in order to meet sales expectations.
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability and product uses.
- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Competitiveness –Having and demonstrating determination in pursuit of goals and objectives.
- Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
- Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
- Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
- Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
- Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
- Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
- Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
- Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
- Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
- Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
- Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
- Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
- Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
- Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
- Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
- Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
- Conduct and submit pre-trip and post trip vehicle inspections for fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes and refrigeration unit, to ensure that the vehicle is in proper working condition.
- Maintain customer records.
- Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to the Fleet Manager.
- Present invoices and collect payments for products delivered or picked up.
- Verify truck inventory against load out sheet.
- Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries.
- Inform customers of delivery schedules, service, and other information pertaining to products.
- Attend company meetings and route sales meetings as required.
- Check inventory levels, rotation and monitor product quality according to company and supplier standards.
- Complete daily paperwork such as product quality sheets, sequence list and other required paperwork.
- Complete all product and development training as required.
- Know and understand all competitive pricing and products.
- Shelf space allocated properly.
- Maintain positive customer relations
