Route Sales Representative - Grocery Sales Division

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Department: Grocery Service Division
Reports To: Area Sales Manager or Territory Sales Manager
Travel Required: Daily travel between company location and customer establishments
Why Work at Community Coffee?
Community Coffee Company is the #1 family-owned and operated retail coffee brand in America. Rooted in family and tradition, yet always looking to the future, you can expect a fast-paced environment that is both challenging and rewarding. Join us and make your passion your profession!
Position Overview
AS the Route Sales Representative, you will be responsible for working with existing customers to gain displays and premium placement as well as delivering product.
Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities

• May be requested to perform different or additional duties as assigned
• Provides superior customer service to all accounts
• Monitors and collects funds from delinquent accounts
• Drives vehicle to sell and deliver products, equipment and supplies to customer to achieve financial targets for route profitability
• Cleans truck and performs routine vehicle maintenance (checking fluid levels and tire pressure, etc.)
• Sells promotional/marketing activities to gain displays, additional shelf space and premium positioning in stores
• Collects money from customer and responsible for route’s daily bank deposits
• Participates in special events to promote the company's products and services
• Responsible for the proper loading of product into assigned vehicles. Unloads product and equipment from vehicle. Checks orders for accuracy
• Rotates products according to established company standards to ensure freshness
• Maintains proper selection and inventory of products for each customer
• Records and maintains sales and delivery information in handheld computer and adjusts information as necessary

Position Requirements

• DOT medical certification required
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical
• Passing score on aptitude test required in lieu of High School diploma or equivalent
• Acceptable driving record
• Valid Driver’s license required; A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required for vehicles 26,000 lbs or greater
• One year of relevant customer sales and service experience
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Experience with Community Coffee, even if unrelated, may fulfill this requirement at the discretion of the hiring manager with approval from Human Resources
• Route sales and cold calling experience in DSD environment preferred

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication and organization skills
• Self-starter
• Team oriented

Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will service/sell to approximately 20-30 customers per day and is required to do the following :

• Must be able to frequently lift 40 pounds
• Field Sales Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be moderately loud in warehouse areas.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit and occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

Our Values
Champion People Welcome Individuality, Learn Together, Encourage Each Other
Inspire Creativity Dream big, Think Fresh, Make It Happen
Wow Our Customers Serve with Purpose, Exceed Expectations, Do What’s Right
Serve Our Communities Be Genuine, Bring Joy, Make a Difference
Win Together Be Brave, Have Fun, Celebrate
Community Coffee Company offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, paid time off and employee assistance program.
Community Coffee Company and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, genetic information, uniformed service, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Community Coffee Company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. Community Coffee Company will also provide reasonable accommodations to allow an employee to perform the essential functions of a position, as required by applicable law. This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.