Herr's Foods is hiring a Route Sales Person in Fallston.

 

Safely drives step-van delivery truck (may be manual) over any assigned route to sell, deliver, and merchandise products, as well as provide excellent customer service to a variety of grocery, mass merchandise, and independent chain stores.

 

The workweek will usually consist of 5 days, 50+ hours, and is typically a split-week schedule of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Some routes may be a Monday-Friday schedule, depending on branch location and route. In addition, the workweek may be extended to 60+ hours when new RSP limited experience and/or business needs exceed normal demands, especially around holidays.   

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Sell, deliver, stock and merchandise Herr's brand snack foods to grocery retail and independent chain stores.
  • Progressively increase current customer sales volume. This includes and is not limited to:
    • Building relationships with key decision makers
    • Providing excellent customer service
    • Inquiring about customer needs
    • Communicating product knowledge and suggestive selling
    • Increase customer base by soliciting new accounts
  • Execute company sponsored promotional programs by acquiring temporary and incremental product displays, shelving, and permanent merchandising fixtures.
  • Rotate and provide credit to accounts for stale or damaged items in order to provide the freshest product.
• Process orders by entering product codes into hand-held computers.
  • Collect cash from customers and accurately process associated invoices and paperwork.
  • Manage daily accuracy of product inventory.
• Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle safety inspection. This includes and is not limited to headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and fluids, including proper engine oil levels.
  • Maintain a clean and organized truck. Sweep and wipe to clean truck interior; wash windows and mirrors; and dispose of trash boxes daily.
  • Attends and participates in all safety meetings and is committed to working safely including use of seat belt while in company vehicle.

 

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license in the current state of residence.
• Must possess and excellent driving record.
  • No more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years
  • No DUI’s within the past 3 years
• Must possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must pass a job-related assessment with a score of 70% or better.
• All Herr Foods Inc. job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test. Herr Foods also has a Random Drug Testing program for all active employees.
• Able to read, write, understand and speak English.
• Possess a stable work history with good references.
• Display evidence of sound judgment and have the ability to adapt quickly to different work and driving conditions.
• Possess strong communication, persuasion, and organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities effectively.
• All Herr Foods Inc. job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test.
  • Herr Foods also has a Random Drug Testing program for all active employees.

 

Physical Demands

• Constantly reaching; frequently sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, driving and lifting up to 32 pounds
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 48 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds

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