2024-05-15
AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Hampton
Virginia
23661
United States
** Herr Foods Inc**
** Commission Based Sales/Delivery Driver (Somerset, NJ)**
Somerset, NJ 08873
**Herr Foods Inc.** is the largest privately owned salty snack food manufacturer and distributor in the country, we are based in Nottingham, PA and we think our 1600+ employees are pretty spectacular! We have been committed for the last 75 years to making our Herrs family business an enjoyable place to work!
***ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO $250.00 SIGN ON BONUS! And Referral BONUS $2,000***
We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Route Sales position, joining our **Somerset, NJ Direct Store Delivery (D.S.D)** team.
* **SALARY RANGE:** Opportunity to earn up to **$45,000-$75,000** annually
* **SCHEDULE:** Split-week schedule (off Wednesday and Sunday) OR Monday-Friday schedule depending on the customer make up, approximately 45-50 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, company profit sharing.
+ Paid vacation, holiday and sick time.
+ Paid Employee referral program.
**Job Summary:**
Safely drives step-van delivery truck over any assigned route to sell, deliver, and merchandise products, as well as provide excellent customer service to a variety of grocery, mass merchandise, and independent chain stores.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**
* Sell, deliver, stock and merchandise Herr's brand snack foods to grocery retail and independent chain stores.
* Progressively increase current customer sales volume. This includes and is not limited to:
* Building relationships with key decision makers
* Providing excellent customer service
* Inquiring about customer needs
* Communicating product knowledge and suggestive selling
* 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 in order 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
**Qualifications**
* Must be at least 18 years of age.
* Must have a valid driver's license in the current state of residence.
* Must possess and excellent driving record.
* No more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years
* No DUIs within the past 3 years
* Must possess a high school diploma or general education degree (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 have the ability to adapt quickly to different work and driving conditions.
* Possess strong communication, persuasion, and organizational skills.
* Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities effectively.
**Physical Demands**
* Constantly 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
**Benefit (Details):**
Herrs is proud to offer a variety of quality benefits and wellness programs where we have been recognized as a 5-time Well Workplace Award winner in the area! 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, company profit sharing, 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).
***Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities***
