Route Sales Representative
Overview
Take control of your career. As a Route Sales Representative, you'll be in charge of all daily aspects of running a national route-based food business! Driving the iconic Schwan's yellow truck, you'll sell and deliver frozen foods to customers' homes while building the strong relationships to maintain and grow your route. Come be a part of our journey and see how far your ambition, outgoing nature and exceptional customer service can take you.
- Full Time
- Established Route
- Most Weekends Off
Success Profile
What do you need to be a successful Route Sales Representative at Schwan’s?
- Customer focused
- Safe driver
- Independent
- Problem Solver
- Personable
- Effective communicator
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Hard work, dedication and teamwork will not only inspire you to hit the goals you are shooting for, but the goals you want for yourself. —Pat, Route Sales Representative
We promote from within - start here. go far.
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Zone Manager leads to UI Team Lead, Maintenance Team Lead, or Product Developer.
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Division Operations Mgr. leads to UI Team Lead, Maintenance Team Lead, or Product Developer.National Operations/ Logistics leads to UI Team Lead, Maintenance Team Lead, or Product Developer.
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Division Vice President leads to UI Team Lead, Maintenance Team Lead, or Product Developer.
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At Schwan’s Home Delivery, we are committed to safely providing quality products direct to our consumers’ homes offering a great experience for employees and customers across the country.
Our Inspiration - Our Mission, Vision and Values
We are passionate about our culture both internally and externally in the communities we serve around the country.
Benefits
We believe everyone does their best work when they are inspired to achieve and recognized and rewarded for their efforts. That’s why we offer a competitive Total Rewards package that meets the needs of today’s employees. From our 401(k) program and various health and wellness offerings to “unexpected days off,” our hands-on training and career development, we provide the benefits you need to keep growing and advancing in your life and career.
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Compensation
Base salary plus commission, paid holidays, & vacation
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Healthcare
Medical, dental, vision & dependent care FSA
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Professional Development
Training & advancement opportunities. In fact, the majority of our leadership team, including our President & CEO, started as a Route Sales professional
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401(k) & Profit Sharing
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Health, Wellness & Safety
Various offerings including health assessments, screenings & coaching programs
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Great Perks
Including impressive employee discount
Responsibilities
Job Details
Description
New operating hours! Route stops will end earlier each evening getting our Route Sales Representatives home to their families sooner!
As a Route Sales Representative, you will be in charge of all daily aspects of running a national route-based food business! Driving the iconic Schwan's yellow truck, you will sell and deliver frozen foods to customers' while building the strong relationships to maintain and grow your route. Come be a part of our journey and see how far your ambition, outgoing nature and exceptional customer service can take you.
Position Type: Full-time
Wage: $42,000-$47,000
$2,000 Dollar Sign on Bonus
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work independently as part of a team of motivated individuals who share similar values.
- You receive 4-6 weeks of hands-on training from leaders who care and coach you to success; after which you receive your own established route.
- Safety is our #1 priority! You will be trained and expected to apply safe practices while servicing customers and operating the company vehicle. Including adherence to traffic laws, safe operating practices, company policies, standards, Department of Transportation regulations and requirements and any other program requirements.
- Exposed to a variety of weather conditions; heat, cold, rain, snow, etc. while servicing our customers.
- You will be responsible for seeking out and establishing new customers for the route system in the assigned areas, making sales presentations to prospective customers and informing customers of new products, promotional products and any specials.
- We treat our customers like family, building relationships in our local communities, and in return they welcome us at their homes and into their lives.
- Enjoy most weekends off and work a reliable schedule starting mid-morning until mid-evening (average 10-hour day).
- Earn a guaranteed daily-base pay with commission on a weekly basis.
- You will be eligible for vacation and holiday pay, multiple health, dental and vision plans, Employee Incentive Program, and a 401K plan with a company contribution, plus more, including an employee discount!
Education and Experience:
- 1-3 years of customer service and/or sales experience preferred
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must meet the Federal DOT eligibility requirements, including appropriate driver's license and medical certification. NO CDL license required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Positive Attitude and High Energy
- Values of honesty, responsibility, reliability and team support
- Must be comfortable with computer technology or have a willingness to learn
Member of the military? We thank you for your service! As a strong supporter of our men and women in uniform, we will consider recent military experience as a great prerequisite to a career at Schwan’s!
Schwan’s Home Service is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected class.
