Route Sales Representative/Driver

*Position Summary* Under the direction of the Route Manager, delivers products and promotes sales to existing accounts in established routes.
Demonstrates products/service and provides assistance in the best application of the products as needed.
May set up displays or arrange products on counters and cooler shelves.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities* * Deliver product in a timely manner to all accounts assigned to their route.
* Order products for route as what is needed to service customers correctly, seasonal changes, competition, and company guidelines on service.
* Use history in handheld computer to assist in the ordering and maintaining proper product distribution.
* Make proper adjustments to orders for any variations in sales as soon as possible to control out-of-stock and stale products.
* Talk with account managers or store owners a minimum of twice per month.
* Ensure all stale products are picked up and out of stores according to date codes.
* Get signs (promotional) on the shelves for all items that are on feature in accounts.
* Communicate verbally (voicemail) or in writing, to a management person, any special needs of a customer as soon as possible.
* Keep vehicles maintained and washed properly.
Do not let any problems go unattended.
* Responsible for all money collected from all cash accounts, the money must be turned in daily.
* Collect any receipts (money) paid on charge accounts recorded and turned in properly to KFF.
* Pursue extra space in accounts, continue to request space from the competition and let your manager know what it will take to get the space.
* Communicate any injuries as soon as they occur.
Fill out accident report within 24 hours of the accident or injury.
* Communicate any vehicular accidents as soon as they occur.
Contact police if there is any damage to any vehicle or property.
Make sure an accident report is completed.
* Safety-You must always wear your seatbelt when the vehicle is moving.
* Ask account manager/owners for extra space for our features.
These promotions will be starting in January and will be explained prior to implementation.
* Account for all products assigned to your load each day, any variances need explanations.
* Complete any paperwork pertaining to your job in a timely manner when asked by management.
* Attend all sales meetings unless you are on vacation or excused in writing by management, the meetings are mandatory.
* Rotate product in accounts according to date codes.
* Wear uniforms provided and approved by the company only, keep your uniforms clean and presentable.
* Abide by any rules accounts may have pertaining to vendors.
* Maintains a professional manner through personal conduct, leading by example and exhibiting a willingness to accept the changes that may occur daily due to the nature of our product/business and deadline demands.
*Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)* * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
* Valid Driver’s License and a good driving record.
* The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, communication, skill, and/or ability required.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*Physical Demands and Work Environment * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee requires long periods of sitting, twisting, climbing, stepping, lifting, and bending.
The employee is required to talk, hear, stand, and walk.
The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Employees must be able to reach, grab, and lift overhead repeatedly throughout the day.
Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $55,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Cell phone reimbursement * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Compensation package: * Commission pay Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Ability to Relocate: * Pewaukee, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: On the road