SmartTalent is currently seeking committed, hardworking individuals for a Direct hire route Driver position located Mukilteo, WA.
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: $26.50-28.50
Key Responsibilities:
• Understand the process of picking and packing orders
• Knowledge of and adherence to all company, state and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ensure goods are loaded into trucks in a safe and logical order communicate needed changes to supervisor/router/manager
• Ensure the load is properly secured at all times
• Verify order to ensure correct products loaded, and delivered
• Deliver orders to customers as routed/scheduled. Communicate any needed routing changes to supervisor/router/manager
• Responsible for handling merchandise in a safe and efficient manner
• Unload products from delivery truck and place product as the customer directs
• Provide efficient, accurate and productive service to the customer at all times
• Ensure all necessary delivery paperwork is completed accurately and in full. Complete credit/debit documentation accurately
• Return all shipping documents, return product and credit documentation to designated area on completion of deliveries
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle and report any maintenance problems to manager
• Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the company-customer relationship as it applies to the scope of the job function.
• Work in tandem with assigned route/territory sales rep(s) in developing strategy for increased sales
• Develop new customers through personal sales calls
• Generate own leads, as well as excellent follow-up on company furnished accounts
• Initiate and control sales processes with new clients
• Provide guidance, assistance and service to customers
• Sell products at maximum profit margin with consideration given to current market pressures
• Utilize negotiation skills and apply established company pricing standards
• Create, maintain and execute a successful territory sales plan
• Attend and actively participate in all sales meetings
• Communicate and support administrative personnel in keeping customers within credit terms
• Understand and positively communicate all company policies and procedures
• Monitor sales volumes, distribution margins and related measurements (plan vs. actual)
• Report variances with corrective actions to the Sales Manager /Supervisor once per period
• Utilize order and pricing guides; prepare quotes
• Support daily push and extra value items
• Maintain working knowledge of company product lines and services to enhance sales efforts and increase sales volumes with both existing and new customers.
• Identify opportunities for line-item growth and communicate to sales reps. This will include information on competitive activity, distribution of Point of Sale (POS) material as required
• Address and/or communicate customer issues and requests in a timely manner to the appropriate individuals to facilitate resolution
• Perform all other duties, as may be assigned
Requirements:
• A minimum of one year of experience in delivery and sales of perishable food products
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• CDL License is preferred
• Must be able to obtain minimum class B CDL within 6 months of hire
Physical Requirements:
• Standing for sustained periods of time
• Walking
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
Benefits:
• 401K
• 401K Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
SmartTalent Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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