Route Sales Delivery Driver CDL

About the role

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets. This role is highly interactive and requires the ability to safely operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV). Reporting location: Miramar, FL.

Responsibilities

• Operate a commercial vehicle in a safe and responsible manner, follow defined safe work practices, and complete DOT required documentation daily.
• Adhere to safety policies, including the prohibited use of electronic devices while driving and reporting any on-the-job incidents or changes in driving status.
• Be courteous, outgoing, and maintain a professional image while meeting each customer’s individual preference by delivering the correct products to the right location during their scheduled day and timeframe.
• Maintain necessary delivery information on all accounts including cash and receipts.
• Find opportunities to maximize efficiencies and bring actionable solutions to leadership.
• Act as a team player by supporting the team with decisions and helping others when needed.
• Provide professional water dispenser cleaning services to customers while adhering to a strict quality process.
• Use a business owner’s mindset to drive growth, identify and open new accounts, particularly in the UDS (up-and-down-the-street) channel including convenience stores, small independent groceries, bodegas, etc., to build route density and increase individual commission opportunities.
• Fully develop new and existing accounts by selling our full portfolio of products inside and outside of normal working hours.
• Adhere to pricing and promotion guidelines set forth by Primo Brands.
• Monitor the competitive environment to understand and leverage sales opportunities.
• Upsell additional products and services to existing customers and achieve monthly customer acquisition goals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to secure and/or maintain a CDL Class B with airbrake endorsement (Primo Brands is a certified CDL provider and can assist with obtaining your Class B CDL where available).
• Service-oriented with strong face-to-face sales skills.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and in different types of weather.
• Ability to effectively interact with customers in a variety of settings.
• Ability to lift and carry an average of 250+ units per day, each weighing up to 45 lbs., using product handling tools as appropriate, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to climb in and out of a commercial vehicle on average 40-55 times per day.
• Ability to work an average 45-hour week or more, including variable start/end times.
• Ability to alternately sit, stand, push, pull, and walk all day, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Must have the ability to obtain a DOT medical card for the purpose of working for Primo Brands.
• Must possess a clean driving record, defined as:
  • In the last 3 years, only 1 license.
  • No driving-related suspension, revocation, or cancellation.
  • No disqualifying offenses.
  • No more than 2 moving violations and no reckless driving incidents.
  • No major driving offenses including DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accident.
• Must be 21 years of age or older (DOT requirement).
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, stooping, bending, squatting, pushing, and pulling with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service.

Pay

Earning potential of approximately $75,000 - $90,000 per year ($45,000 base pay + uncapped commission after training + customer tips), paid weekly. Training and service route rate of $5,096.66 per month, paid weekly. Commission earnings are approximate only and depend on individual circumstances and effort.

Schedule

Monday - Friday (Saturdays dependent on business needs). Start time: 6 am, with 8+ hours until workload is completed.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA).
• Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment.
• Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits.