Route Sales Relief Driver - Jumper - SBE

About the role

The Route Sales Relief Driver - Jumper builds business partnerships with customers and is dedicated to meeting their expectations and requirements. You will obtain customer information by engaging in ongoing conversations with key decision-makers and use that information to improve product offerings and services. The role focuses on capitalizing on sales opportunities, account retention, and an account 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 act as the first/primary responder to all customer issues and opportunities.
• Ensure products are loaded/unloaded safely, delivered on schedule, stocked, rotated, and equipment is maintained and cleaned.
• Operate Company vehicles safely and courteously while 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 customer issues or competitor activity.

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 the past 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.
• Client interaction, communication, organization, and time management are critical to success.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.