Route Sales Support Driver

Vestis Services; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Omaha seeks a motivated Route Sales Support Driver. This role requires managing delivery routes while maintaining exceptional customer service and striving for sales growth. Applicants must hold a high school diploma, be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license, and possess customer service experience. The position offers a dynamic work environment with safety and physical demands associated with loading and delivering products.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated experience selling services/products preferred.
• Ability to work independently and solve customer concerns.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a company step van to provide products and service.
• Manage daily route to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• Develop leads and solicit new business.

Skills

Customer service experience

Strong math skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Route Sales Support (RSS) Driver builds solid, positive working relationships with customers and is highly motivated to exceed their expectations and requirements. Vestis operates in a very competitive environment and a successful Route Sales Support Driver must be able to balance exceptional customer service with meeting and exceeding individual sales growth goals. As advocates for the organization, Route Sales Support Drivers strive to generate goodwill and loyalty for the organization while performing their work in a professional manner at all times.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Safely operate a company step van in designated area to provide products and service to a variety of clients.
• Verify daily preventative maintenance of vehicle and maintain proper operator documentation
• Manage daily route independently to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product
• Loads/unloads product per company policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Review invoices daily for complete and accurate information and make corrections as needed
• Meet sales goals and promotes overall route growth to enhance profitability
• Develop leads/prospects, calls on prospective customers to solicit business, prepare service agreements, and install new accounts.
• Assists the sales organization with the procurement of additional new business
• Possess a strong understanding of services, policies, and pricing methods and can clearly communicate these to customers
• Monitor customer feedback and handle customer issues in a prompt and courteous manner
• Take responsibility for your personal safety and watch out for the safety of others.
• Use safe precautions, proper tools, and equipment, and adhere to all safe work practices and policies
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities enumerated above.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and excellent driving record
• Customer service experience with a wide variety of consistent customer contact
• Strong math and basic computer skills
• Demonstrated experience selling services/products and generating new business preferred
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and think quickly to identify/solve customer concerns.

Working Environment/Safety Requirements/Physical Requirements

• Exposure to adverse and varying weather conditions which may include extreme hot/cold temperatures depending on geographical location.
• Fast-paced environment sometimes requiring irregular and long hours.
• Must be able to routinely lift and maneuver a minimum of 25 lbs. and load/unload product from truck without assistance.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and maneuver 50+ lbs.
• This position requires bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching.

Education: High school degree or equivalent

License Requirements/ Certifications: Valid Driver’s License (Not CDL), with minimal points/violations in the last three years.

Location: 10705 S 147th Street Omaha, NE 68138

Qualifications

Education

Required

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Drivers License (Not CDL)

Preferred

• DOT Medical Certification

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