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Hourly Route Sales Representative

Herr Foods Inc., Lakewood, New Jersey, United States

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Hourly Route Sales Representative Department:

Route Sales

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

Lakewood, NJ

Compensation:

$19.31 - $23.60 / hour

Description Building a great career never tasted so good!

ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $250.00 RETENTION BONUS!

We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the

Hourly Route Sales

position, joining our

Lakewood, NJ

team.

HOURLY RATE:

Starting at $19.31/hour based on experience

SCHEDULE:

5 day work week: Monday-Friday, some Saturdays required; approximately 45-55 hours a week

BENEFITS:

This position is full-time, benefit eligible. Elective benefits include:

Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance

Opportunity to contribute to a 401k with a company match

Paid vacation, holiday and sick time

Paid Employee referral program

Job Summary Safely drives a step-van delivery truck on assigned routes to sell, deliver, and merchandise products, and to provide excellent customer service to a variety of grocery, mass merchandise, and independent chain stores.

Qualifications You Bring

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must have a valid driver's license in the current state of residence

Must possess an excellent driving record

No more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years

No DUI within the past 3 years

Must possess a high school diploma or GED

Must pass a job-related assessment with a score of 70% or better

All Herr Foods Inc. job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test. Herr Foods also has a Random Drug Testing program for all active employees

Able to read, write, understand and speak English

Possess a stable work history with good references

Display evidence of sound judgment and the ability to adapt quickly to different work and driving conditions

Possess strong communication, persuasion, and organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities effectively

Physical Demands

Constant reaching; frequently sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, driving and lifting up to 32 pounds

Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 48 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds

Benefits Herr’s is proud to offer a variety of quality benefits and wellness programs. Elective benefits include medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance; long term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness indemnity plans, and legal plans. The company also provides opportunities to contribute to a 401k with a company match, vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description).

Key Responsibilities KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned)

Sell, deliver, stock and merchandise Herr's brand snack foods to grocery retail and independent chain stores

Progressively increase current customer sales volume

Build relationships with key decision makers

Provide excellent customer service

Inquire about customer needs

Communicate product knowledge and suggestive sell

Increase customer base by soliciting new accounts

Execute company-sponsored promotional programs by acquiring temporary and incremental product displays, shelving, and racks

Rotate and provide credit to accounts for stale or damaged items to provide the freshest product

Process orders by entering product codes into hand-held computers

Collect cash from customers and accurately process associated invoices

Manage daily accuracy of product inventory

Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle safety inspection, and maintain a clean truck

Any questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at 610-932-6500 or recruit­ment@herrs.com

Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities

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