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Route Sales Specialist

Schwan's Company

Knoxville, TNJob$60–62K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$60–62K/yr
Location
Knoxville, TN
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Class B CDL With Airbrake Endorsement

Job overview

The Route Sales Specialist delivers products to grocery stores, handles merchandising, takes orders, and builds in‑store relationships while following DOT regulations and using handheld sales technology. The role offers a $60,000‑$62,000 salary, benefits, and opportunities for leadership advancement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Handheld TechnologySales SoftwareIn‑Store Relationship BuildingMerchandisingProduct LoadingDOT Compliance

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentClass B CDL With Airbrake EndorsementPrevious DSD, Grocery, Delivery, or Warehouse ExperienceMust Be 21+Ability to Meet Medical Certification RequirementsPre‑Employment Background Check, Drug Test, and DOT Physical Required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Immediately Hiring

If you are interested in building your career in a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you!

What We Offer

  • Pay: $60000-62000

  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and 401K with Company Match

  • Paid vacation and holidays

  • Company uniform and footwear allowance provided

  • Opportunities for career advancement into leadership positions

What You Will Do

In this CDL Class B position, you provide route coverage while delivering product, placing orders, and merchandising product to ensure our products are available on store shelves for grocery shoppers. In addition, this position provides opportunities to develop the leadership skills needed for leadership positions.

  • Work a Monday -- Friday schedule (some weekend travel required at times); early morning start time

  • Unload products, place product in the back room, and collect proof of delivery

  • Place orders and drive additional sales by gaining display space and promoting new products

  • Merchandise product, maintain display space, and rotate product

  • Use handheld technology and sales software to complete daily work

  • Build in-store relationships and work effectively with co-workers in a fast-paced environment

  • Maintain DOT rules and regulations and perform truck inspections

What We Look For

  • Previous DSD, grocery, delivery, or warehouse experience

  • High School diploma or equivalent

  • Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement and ability to meet medical certification requirements; must be 21 years or older

  • Ability to safely lift 35 pounds and move frozen product using appropriate equipment

  • Ability to meet pre-employment background check, drug test, and DOT physical requirements

The employing subsidiaries of CJ Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or other protected class.

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