Hourly Route Sales Representative

About the Role

We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Route Sales position, joining our Hatfield, PA team. This role involves safely driving a step-van delivery truck over assigned routes to sell, deliver, and merchandise products while providing excellent customer service to grocery, mass merchandise, and independent chain stores.

Pay

Salary: $19.31-$23.60 an hour based on experience.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, approximately 45-50 hours a week. Some weekends may be required based on business demands.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license in the current state of residence with an 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.
• Able to read, write, understand, and speak English.
• Possess a stable work history with good references.
• Display evidence of sound judgment and adaptability 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.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and hearing insurance.
• Marathon Health Clinic - a premier on-site healthcare provider located at our Nottingham, PA facility.
• Opportunity to contribute to a 401k with a generous Company Match Program and Annual Company Profit Sharing.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.
• Paid Employee referral program.
• Long-term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital, and critical illness indemnity plans.
• Identity theft coverage and legal plans.
• EAP services and tuition reimbursement.
• Assured Excellence Program for low or no-cost medical care through partnerships with renowned facilities.
• OSS Health Company Direct Program for orthopedic care and imaging.

Responsibilities

• Sell, deliver, stock, and merchandise Herr's brand snack foods to grocery retail and independent chain stores.
• Progressively increase current customer sales volume by:
  • Building relationships with key decision-makers.
  • Providing excellent customer service.
  • Inquiring about customer needs.
  • Communicating product knowledge and suggestive selling.
• Increase the customer base by soliciting new accounts.
• Execute company-sponsored promotional programs by acquiring temporary and incremental product displays, shelving, and racks.
• Rotate and provide credit to accounts for stale or damaged items to ensure fresh product.
• Process orders by entering product codes into hand-held computers.
• Collect cash from customers and accurately process associated invoices.
• Manage daily accuracy of product inventory.
• Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle safety inspections and maintain a clean truck.

ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $250.00 RETENTION BONUS! Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description). Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities.