The Route Sales Representative (RSR) is responsible for the ordering, sales, delivery, and merchandising of Pepperidge Farms Products in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Prineville & Madras while developing relationships with receiving managers and other personnel while maximizing sales opportunities. Position will drive incremental sales by executing the required market programs while exceeding customer expectations.
Position will require RSR to service accounts during customer designated service windows, which may require RSR to work non-traditional business hours, weekends, or holidays.
Positions requires an incumbent person with an eagerness to gain industry knowledge and to learn the skills necessary for success.
REASONS TO JOIN
Hourly $20 start after 90 day increase to $25
New Hire Retention Bonus at 90 days employed!
Flexible hours
1099 employee
Paid Every Friday
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Acting as a sales associate and delivery driver to drive retail sales and territory sales.
Leverage internal sales data and company marketing plans to drive growth with customers through proper planning, ordering, and execution
Establish and maintain strong customer relations in order to effectively communicate sales solutions and improve customer satisfaction
Order product using an online state-of-the-art order planner to ensure customers are receiving the freshest product possible
Increase sales through shelf space expansion and the sale/use of in-store promotions and displays
Receive in Weekly Pepperidge Farms Deliveries Typically around 1pm on Tuesday’s, may need to be flexible on exact time and day
Adhere to the company assigned route structure, stop sequence, and established service times to drive efficiency and to ensure continued customer satisfaction and consistent service times
Know and follow all retailer/account standard operating procedures, including, but not limited to, check in/check out and service windows
Adhere to the fresh market policy by appropriately rotating product and removing damaged or out-of-code product as necessary
Follow shelf-life cycle of each brand/product
Ensure shelf life is maximized with proper rotation of products to ensure that backstock is rotated and stocked first before the next fresh delivery is merchandised on shelves/displays
Perform daily route settlement requirements: verifying product quantities, accurately invoicing the proper account, and adhering to the cash collection policy
Perform an accurate weekly inventory in the handheld computer device at select accounts on specific days designated by the company
Support the introduction of new products to the marketplace based on the retailer playbooks and gain additional shelf space and promotional displays to execute the rollout and drive consumer trial
Obtain authorization (“sell in”) from accounts’ key decision makers for promotional product displays. Properly place and assemble displays to maximize exposure to consumers and to increase sales penetration
Review weekly route analysis to identify voids and sales opportunities
Review key performance indicators to reduce cost and drive sales
Adhere to required customer shelf schematic/plan-o-gram to ensure customer compliance and to meet the objectives of brand teams
Master the best practices of the RSR training program
Must have a valid Drivers License
Must meet the Fleet insurance Guidelines in relation to your MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)
Perform all required daily vehicle inspections, maintain accurate vehicle records, immediately report vehicle maintenance issues
Safely and efficiently operate a vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less than 20,000 pounds
Adhere to all company policies, Department of Transportation (DOT) policies, as well as local and federal regulations
Maintain cleanliness of an organized workspace and vehicle
Secure and organize inventory in the truck to prevent product damage
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures (Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, Harassment, Sarbanes – Oxley, etc.)
Desired Experience
Minimum of 1 year related experience in retail sales, DSD sales, and/or business-to-business sales
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability
If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to reynolds@bendbroadband.com
