ROUTE SALES ASSOCIATE
Canada Dry - New York

POSITION SUMMARY:

To contribute to areas sales objectives by selling, delivering, merchandising, and servicing, accounts assigned to you as well as successfully completing other related duties.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The actual duties required of this position will vary.

• Have a passion for customer interaction/relations and have a minimum of 1 year of previous customer relations experience.
• Deliver product and execute all promotions
• Service all scheduled customers by the end of shift
• Merchandise all accounts to local standards
• Establish positive working relationships with primary contact at each account
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION:

Required:

• Must maintain a valid CDL Class B/Air Brakes with a clean driving record
• Must be available to work flexible hours (including weekends).
• Enjoy physical work/working outdoors and be able to lift up to 65 pounds manually in a repetitive motion; up to 300 pounds using a hand truck; and up to 2000 pounds mechanically.
• Prior food or beverage route sales experience a plus

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

The following key competencies represent qualities, traits and behaviors that a successful employee will exhibit. This list is not exhaustive, as other qualities, traits and behaviors are also desired.

• Communication - Effectively and coherently conveys relevant information to managers/supervisors and coworkers. Listens to and understands others.

• Customer Service - Meets and exceeds expectations of managers/supervisors and coworkers. Acts in a professional, courteous, and cooperative manner.
• Ethics - Seeks guidance before problems occur and promptly reports concerns or potential violations in accordance with reporting procedures.
• Information Gathering - Refers to a variety of sources such as Company policy manuals, employee handbook and external resources. Compiles and organizes all the facts required to respond to request(s).
• Interpersonal Skill - Develops openness and trust with others. Expresses opposing views in a tactful manner. Makes others feel comfortable.
• Multitasking - Shifts back and forth as needed between two or more activities or sources of information. Can handle more than one assignment or responsibility during a given time period.
• Record Keeping - Keeps records for future reference in an organized manner. Organizes information others can use easily. Keeps up with new incoming records.
• Safety Orientation - Follows and promotes safety rules and procedures. Requires customers, coworkers and everyone in his/her location to follow safety precautions at all times.
• Strong ethics and the ability to keep information confidential.
  

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the company.

* We do not provide any application status due to over whelming volume; we will contact you to move forward in process.*

**EOE without regard to race, color, religion, creed, affectional or sexual orientation or sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, gender, gender identity, citizenship status, marital status, VEVRAA Federal Contractor.**

***If you have disability and you need an accommodation to apply, please contact the Sr. Director of Talent and Development 240-487-2057***

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