Vending Sales Representative Jobs (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The function of the Vending Sales position is to perform specific sales activities during the process of servicing Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Luverne vending customers in the assigned territory while exhibiting a high level of ethical and moral conduct.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL TASKS:

• Exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off-site function during work hours or after work hours while representing Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Luverne.
• Honor and follow through on all personal and business commitments.
• Maintain neat, professional appearance (appropriately dressed and well groomed) at all times while representing Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Luverne.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the safety of self, customers, customer property, and company property.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the Company from possible damages, theft, or other liabilities.
• Consistently review all existing procedures for possible improvement.
• Perform specific sales activities of route - This includes but is not limited to sale of products, merchandising of products, rotation of products, vendor cleanliness and all other duties and tasks as assigned in his / her accounts or territory.
• Service all assigned accounts based on established service frequency.
• Develop and maintain positive professional customer relationships.
• Communicate all transshipping activity.
• Notify Vending Sales & Maintenance Supervisor of any change to an existing account, including ownership or closure.
• Solicit new accounts in your assigned sales area.
• Execute and achieve all account program key objectives.
• Properly complete all required paperwork to Company policy and timeline.
• Communicate daily with Vending Sales & Maintenance Supervisor any product shortages, product returns, refused orders, changes to next delivery order, account information changes, or any operational items.
• Follow all Company Policy and Procedures as they relate to truck check-out, truck check-in, and all settlement processes.
• Required to work weekends and non-traditional hours as needed.
• Attend all scheduled meetings requiring your presence and / or participation.
• Adhere to customer policies for vendors or suppliers, which may include but is not limited to business conduct policies, business ethics policies, legal policies, and delivery policies.
• Responsible for continuous self improvement through the knowledge and use of all Company provided training, either web-based, in-house, or any other method.
• May be required to perform additional tasks or assigned additional duties not listed in this document.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be able to communicate efficiently with customers of varied backgrounds.
• Required to speak clearly while using good grammar.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write clear and concise thoughts.
• Ability to effectively present information to customers and management.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to apply mathematical operations to daily tasks.

REASONING ABILITY

• Must be able to analyze customer service needs, organize schedule, and communicate concerns with management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must meet all pre-employment qualifications
• Must be D.O.T. Certified
• Valid State Driver's License in the class required for the position.
• High School Diploma (GED Acceptable)

SUCCESS FACTOR

• Ability to present and communicate all necessary information to both customers and management
• Maintain a positive attitude towards all company goals, directions and policies

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May require additional work hours not scheduled-must be flexible
• This position is subject to working conditions related to the individual unique working conditions at each account.
• Work is performed in many different environments and all safety precautions should be taken.
• This position is subject to working conditions related to an outdoor weather environment.

WORK DEVICES AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

• Radio/Cell Phone
• Hand Truck
• Money changer

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Standing, walking, lifting, carrying, climbing, balancing, stooping and kneeling.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Sitting, reaching, handling, talking, hearing and seeing.

PHYSICAL DEMAND FACTORS:

• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Standing is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday.
• Walking is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday.
• Sitting is required for a total workday.
• Lifting is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday. 70-pound maximum.
• Carrying is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday.70-pound maximum.
• Pushing is required for a normal workday.
• Pulling is required for a normal workday.
• Climbing is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday.
• Balancing is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday.
• Stooping is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday.
• Kneeling is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday.
• Crouching is required for a normal workday.
• Crawling is required for a normal workday.
• Reaching is required for a total workday.
• Handling is required for a total workday.
• Talking is required for a total workday.
• Hearing is required for a total workday.
• Vision is required for a total workday.