Job Information
Vestis Services Route Sales Representative Driver in Springfield, Illinois
Description
Aramark Uniform Services is now Vestis! Visit www.vestis.com to learn more.
Location - Springfield IL
Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies provides uniforms and related products to more than 400,000 customers nationwide, in virtually every industry. From designing and manufacturing to laundering and delivering, Vestis works with local and national clients to create and maintain a total uniform solution that promotes teamwork and establishes a professional identity. Vestis operates from over 200 locations nationwide.
Overview:
The Route Sales Representatives (RSR) Driver builds solid, positive working relationships with customers and is highly motivated to exceed their expectations and requirements. Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies operates in a very competitive environment and successful RSRs must be able to balance exceptional customer service with meeting and exceeding individual sales growth goals. As advocates for the organization, Route Sales Representative Drivers strive to generate goodwill and loyalty for the organization while performing their work in a professional manner at all times.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Safely operate a company step van in designated area to provide products and service to a variety of clients.
Verify daily preventative maintenance of vehicle and maintain proper operator documentation
Manage daily route independently to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product
Loads/unloads product per company policies, procedures, and guidelines
Review invoices daily for complete and accurate information and make corrections as needed
Meet sales goals and promotes overall route growth to enhance profitability
Develop leads/prospects, calls on prospective customers to solicit business, prepare service agreements, and install new accounts.
Assists the sales organization with the procurement of additional new business
Possess a strong understanding of services, policies, and pricing methods and can clearly communicate these to customers
Monitor customer feedback and handle customer issues in a prompt and courteous manner
Take responsibility for your personal safety and watch out for the safety of others.
Use safe precautions, proper tools, and equipment, and adhere to all safe work practices and policies
Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities enumerated above.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and excellent driving record
Customer service experience with a wide variety of consistent customer contact
Strong math and basic computer skills
Demonstrated experience selling services/products and generating new business preferred
Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills required
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and think quickly to identify/solve customer concerns.
Working Environment/Safety Requirements/Physical Requirements:
Exposure to adverse and varying weather conditions which may include extreme hot/cold temperatures depending on geographical location.
Fast-paced environment sometimes requiring irregular and long hours.
Must be able to routinely lift and maneuver a minimum of 25 lbs. and load/unload product from truck without assistance.
Must be able to occasionally lift and maneuver 50+ lbs.
This position requires bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching.
Education: High school degree or equivalent
License Requirements/ Certifications: Valid Driver’s License (Not CDL), with minimal points/violations in the last three years.
Location - Springfield IL
Qualifications
Education
Required
- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Drivers License (Not CDL)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)