Trainee Route Sales

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About the role

The Delivery Merchandiser Trainee is a fast-paced position responsible for learning and becoming efficient in the daily duties of route delivery and merchandising in all disciplines, including stocking and facing products on shelves and displays, in coolers and cooling vaults. This individual should be capable of giving route relief when and where needed, as well as being prepared to take a permanent route assignment in any route delivery discipline.

Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a Class A CDL vehicle and obtain required licensing within 10 weeks of training start date.
• Under supervision, learn processes and gain the skills necessary to service customers using all equipment utilized in the delivery process, such as invoicing using a handheld device; begin and end of shift check-in, out accounting procedures for cash and paperwork accountability.
• Properly secure company assets and inventory while safely and properly handling products upon delivery at customer locations.
• Learn and develop merchandising habits and techniques to ensure customer and consumer satisfaction while meeting company merchandising standards and executing commercial plans in customer outlets.
• Develop good rotation practices and understand the importance of point of sale materials such as racks and shippers; learn how to effectively build and maintain displays of products, product facing, brand order, and proper backroom management.
• Develop customer service skills by working with customers to understand their needs and communicating any service issues to the appropriate manager.
• Responsible for appropriate behavior while executing job functions, promoting personal safety, and the safe use of needed equipment.
• Learn and adhere to company standards on safety, equipment safety, and proper usage, as well as all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules regarding DOT and Hours of Service.
• Availability and willingness to work some weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license for your state of residency and excellent driving history (seven-year Motor Vehicle Report will be reviewed).
• The ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A CDL) — not required for hire.
• Ability to pass and maintain D.O.T. physical requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, continuous lifting environment.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds repeatedly and multiple times a day.

Skills

• Beverage or delivery industry knowledge.
• Customer management.
• Continuous improvement and initiative.
• Sales ability.
• Safety-focused.
• Previous route delivery, direct store delivery, stocking, merchandising products, or retail management experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Self-motivated with a high degree of integrity and ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision on a timely basis.
• Dependability, initiative, professional demeanor, and the ability to exercise sound judgment.

Benefits

• 401(k) match.
• Health coverage.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Dedicated training and personalized mentorship.

Work Environment

Work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non-temperature controlled.