Hourly Route Sales Representative

Department: Route Sales • Location: Hainesport, NJ

Pay

$19.31 - $23.60 per hour based on experience

Schedule

Monday–Friday, approximately 45–55 hours per week

Benefits

• Medical, dental, hearing, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and annual profit sharing
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Paid employee referral program
• Long-term disability, life, accident, hospital, and critical-illness indemnity plans
• Identity-theft coverage and legal plans
• EAP services
• Tuition reimbursement
• Low- or no-cost medical care through the Assured Excellence Program (partnering with Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Shriners Children’s Hospital, Hazelden Betty Ford, and others)
• OSS Health Company Direct Program for orthopedic care and imaging (York, PA)

Benefits begin the first of the month following 30 days of service.

About the Role

Safely drive a step-van delivery truck over an assigned route to sell, deliver, and merchandise Herr’s brand snack foods while providing excellent customer service to grocery, mass-merchandise, and independent-chain stores.

Responsibilities

• Sell, deliver, stock, and merchandise Herr’s products to retail and independent-chain stores
• Progressively increase sales volume by:
  • 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, including temporary and incremental displays, shelving, and racks
• Rotate stock and provide credit for stale or damaged items to ensure fresh product
• Process orders using hand-held computers
• Collect cash and accurately process invoices
• Manage daily product-inventory accuracy
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle safety inspections and maintain a clean truck

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license in the current state of residence
• Excellent driving record:
  • No more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years
  • No DUIs in the past 3 years
• High school diploma or GED
• Must pass a job-related assessment with a score of 70% or better
• Must pass a drug test; random drug testing applies to all active employees
• Able to read, write, understand, and speak English
• Stable work history with good references
• Sound judgment and ability to adapt quickly to changing work and driving conditions
• Strong communication, persuasion, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities effectively

Physical Demands

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