Route Sales Representative

Job Description - Route Sales - George J Howe Company

Reports to: Sales Supervisor

Primary Objective: Deliver and Sell Products to Direct Customers

The George J. Howe Company is seeking a delivery, merchandising and sales representative to service customers in Grove City and the surrounding areas.

This job requires early morning start times and is physically challenging. A safe driving record and current driver’s license are required. Applicant’s ability to safely drive a box truck will be assessed before hiring. A clean credit report is also necessary. This is a DSD (direct store delivery) sales route covering retail grocery stores, mass merchandise retailers and hotels. Our product lines include packaged candy and nuts as well as coffee. We value our employees; benefits include health insurance, life & disability insurance, 401K plan and paid vacations.

Skills Needed:

• Operate Handheld Computer
• Route Operations - Scheduling, Inventory Management, etc., see that updated route books, itineraries are kept current
• Basic Computer Skills – Email/Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Customer Service – professionally resolve problems, conflict
• Help Resolve Account Receivable Issues
• Customer Sales Calls, including ‘cold calling’ for and in coordination with Salesman and Distributors – on Chain Stores and Independents
• Merchandising Standards – Pricing, Assortment, Placements, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Ability to Commute:

• Johnstown, PA (Required)

Work Location: On the road