Tropicale Foods, Inc Hiring for Route Sales Representative Job at Bakersfield, CA Full Time

Position Overview:

The Route Sales Representative (“RSR”) must establish good business practices that will enable route to grow to potential. RSR’s must commit to excellent attendance and punctuality as they must meet deadlines and ensure timely deliveries. RSR’s work closely with customers and support all sales initiatives to achieve expectations. RSR’s are responsible for account development with regards to ordering, merchandising, and display opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Solicit new business.
• Load truck with daily product to be sold as well as unload product for customer;
• Perform routine inspection of company vehicle and supplies to ensure road safety;
• Maintain Inventory of daily merchandise loaded on truck;
• Prepare and maintain records in accordance with company policies and procedures;
• Ensure that manifests are complete and accurate;
• Plan route to and from customers businesses and adjust for traffic and/or construction;
• Handling routine customer problems and serve as interface between company and customer;
• Ensure that product distribution is accomplished to customer satisfaction in agreement with any contract terms and requirements;
• Working closely with manager and salesperson to improve route efficiency and expand existing customer relationships;
• Identify upsell opportunities within existing accounts (ex: Displays, bunker placements, additional shelf space, etc.);
• Merchandising store displays to ensure proper inventory, pricing, and date code rotation
• De-ice and clean freezer and display equipment on a daily basis;
• Operation of vehicles in accordance with OSHA and DOT requirements as well as local, state and other
• Maintenance of acceptable motor vehicle record;
• Safeguards and maintains company equipment and property, including Personal Protection Equipment (PPE);
• Ensures all areas are kept clean at all times;
• Attends all company training sessions; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be available to work a mandatory work schedule of Monday through Friday to fulfill business demands.
• Must be available to work Saturdays as needed to fulfill business demands.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills required to handle internal/external customer needs
• Experience in direct business to business sales (at least 2-3 years) both growing current customer relationships and generating new customer relationships helpful
• 2-3 years of route based sales/service experience would be beneficial
• Must be able to obtain or possess a Class C Driver’s License and good driving record
• Typically Service-oriented and dependable
• Strong organization skills
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen and background investigation
• Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required
• Able to meet physical demands in work environment as generally described below

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two-three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Food Safety & Quality Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all Food Safety/Quality SOP’s
• Communicates any known or suspected Food Safety/ Quality issues to the Q.A. Team Leader
• Attends all Food Safety/Quality training sessions

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, requires continuous physical exertion, such as sitting and driving for long periods of time, walking, standing, stooping, lifting and maneuvering material or equipment. May be required to lift up 75 lbs. and frequent twisting, turning, reaching, pushing and pulling use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear.

Work Environment:

Work is normally performed in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery and/or loud noise. Schedule may include weekends and holidays.

Disclaimer:

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess a Clean Driving Record?

Experience:

• Direct Store Delivery and/or Merchadiser: 2 years (Preferred)
• Commercial Driving: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place