Route Sales Professional: Riverside, CA

What You’ll Do

• Act as the primary sales contact for all Utz retailers and customers within an assigned territory, serving as their exclusive point of contact.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with key store management and decision-makers.
• Provide recommendations to store personnel to enhance return on investment (ROI) through optimal product displays and merchandising strategies.
• Assess inventory on site and determine appropriate purchase quantities and product varieties to ensure consistent product availability.
• Upsell and introduce new Utz products to both new and existing customers/retailers.
• Identify opportunities for impactful product displays to increase consumer engagement and sales.
• Negotiate product, placement, displays, and mix with store management.
• Solicit, process, and promptly fulfill product orders related to sales activities.
• Ensure proper product rotation and remove outdated or non-saleable items to maintain quality and maximize sales.
• Exercise independent judgment and decision-making regarding inventory needs, especially during promotional periods.

Experience

• Previous route sales experience and knowledge of the snack foods industry preferred.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Systems such as D365 highly preferred.

Skills

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to obtain a DOT medical card.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to operate a route sales delivery step van or box truck safely and competently.
• Physical ability to walk, sit, talk, bend, stand, twist, push, and pull frequently and for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, load, and transport products using a hand truck.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to various temperatures.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced environment that requires organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility to perform at levels to meet peak demands in periods of high volume and activity.

Pay

$300 weekly base pay plus 12% commission on gross route sales. Total weekly compensation varies based on sales volume; during the first 90 days, total weekly pay is guaranteed at a minimum of $900.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer-match 401(k) and profit-sharing, bonus/commission plan
• Employee stock purchase plan