Route Sales Support Driver

Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies provides uniforms and related products to more than 400,000 customers nationwide, in virtually every industry. From designing and manufacturing to laundering and delivering, Vestis works with local and national clients to create and maintain a total uniform solution that promotes teamwork and establishes a professional identity. Vestis operates from over 200 locations nationwide.

Overview :

The Route Sales Support (RSS) Driver builds solid, positive working relationships with customers and is highly motivated to exceed their expectations and requirements. Vestis operates in a very competitive environment and a successful Route Sales Support Driver must be able to balance exceptional customer service with meeting and exceeding individual sales growth goals. As advocates for the organization, Route Sales Support Drivers strive to generate goodwill and loyalty for the organization while performing their work in a professional manner at all times.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions :

• Safely operate a company step van in designated area to provide products and service to a variety of clients.
• Verify daily preventative maintenance of vehicle and maintain proper operator documentation
• Manage daily route independently to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product
• Loads / unloads product per company policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Review invoices daily for complete and accurate information and make corrections as needed
• Meet sales goals and promotes overall route growth to enhance profitability
• Develop leads / prospects, calls on prospective customers to solicit business, prepare service agreements, and install new accounts.
• Assists the sales organization with the procurement of additional new business
• Possess a strong understanding of services, policies, and pricing methods and can clearly communicate these to customers
• Monitor customer feedback and handle customer issues in a prompt and courteous manner
• Take responsibility for your personal safety and watch out for the safety of others.
• Use safe precautions, proper tools, and equipment, and adhere to all safe work practices and policies
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities enumerated above.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Working Environment / Safety Requirements / Physical Requirements :

Education : High school degree or equivalent

License Requirements / Certifications : Valid Driver’s License

Location : Springfield, MO