Route Sales Relief Driver - Jumper
About the role
The Route Sales Relief Driver - Jumper builds business partnerships with customers and is dedicated to meeting their expectations and requirements. They obtain customer information by engaging in ongoing conversations with key decision-makers and utilize this information to improve customer product offerings and services. This role capitalizes on sales opportunities and focuses on account retention with an ownership mentality.
Responsibilities
- Meet sales expectations and promote overall route growth, service agreement renewal, and customer retention to enhance profitability.
- Identify opportunities to solicit new business and increase revenue by selling new items to current customers and obtaining new accounts.
- Establish and maintain effective, respectful relationships with customers while providing outstanding service with an account ownership mentality.
- Focus on account retention and improve accounts by being the primary responder to customer issues and opportunities.
- Ensure products are loaded/unloaded safely, proper items and quantities are delivered, merchandise is stocked and rotated, and equipment is maintained and cleaned.
- Operate Company vehicles safely and courteously, following the rules of the road.
- Verify daily preventative maintenance of the vehicle and keep the interior clean, organized, and safely maintained.
- Comply with all DOT requirements and respect both customer and Aramark assets.
- Install and maintain appropriate inventory levels at customer locations, ensuring proper quality and working condition.
- Responsible for accurate accounting of all monies and products daily in accordance with established guidelines.
- Practice attentive and active listening, and communicate effectively under adverse conditions.
- Communicate with management (GM, RSM, CSM, CSA) regarding customers, report pending problems, or evidence of competitors in customer locations.
- Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice to meet commitments.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience in a position requiring heavy public contact.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D required.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain DOT certification to operate DOT-regulated vehicles.
- Clean driving record for 5 years.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and operations staff.
- Ability to respond quickly to changing demands.
- Proficiency or ability to be trained in selling products to customers.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Acceptable driving record in accordance with the CMV policy.
Skills
- Client interaction
- Communication
- Organization and time management
- Ability to work efficiently and independently
About Aramark
At Aramark, we believe every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth.