Herr Foods

Produces and distributes snack foods nationwide

Route Sales Representative

Field SalesUpdated on Nov 9

Full-timePerryopolis, PA, USA$55k - $60k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a valid driver's license in the current state of residence.
Must possess an excellent driving record, with no more than two moving violations and no DUI convictions within the past three years.
Must possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must pass a job-related assessment with a score of 70% or better.
Must successfully pass a drug test; active employees are subject to the company's random drug testing program.
Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English.
Must possess a stable work history with good references.
Must demonstrate sound judgment and the ability to adapt quickly to different work and driving conditions.
Must possess communication, persuasion, and organizational skills.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities effectively.
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 32 pounds constantly and occasionally lifting and carrying up to 48 pounds or pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Safely drive a step-van delivery truck over assigned routes to sell, deliver, and merchandise products and provide customer service to grocery, mass merchandise, and independent chain stores.
Sell, deliver, stock, and merchandise Herr's brand snack foods to grocery retail and independent chain stores.
Progressively increase sales volume with current customers by building relationships with key decision makers, providing customer service, inquiring about customer needs, sharing product knowledge, and making suggestive sales.
Increase the customer base by soliciting new accounts.
Execute company-sponsored promotional programs by acquiring temporary and incremental product displays, shelving, and racks.
Rotate products and provide account credits for stale or damaged items to ensure product freshness.
Process orders by entering product codes into handheld computers.
Collect cash from customers and accurately process associated invoices.
Manage the daily accuracy of product inventory.
Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle safety inspections and maintain a clean truck.

Building a great career never tasted so good!

ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $250.00 RETENTION BONUS!

We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Route Sales Representative position, joining our Perryopolis, PA team and covering the Clarksburg, WV area!

PAY: $55,000 PLUS annually
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday approximately 45-55 hours a week.
BENEFITS: This position is full-time benefit eligible, elective benefits include:
- Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance.
- Opportunity to contribute to a 401k, with a company match.
- Paid vacation, holiday and sick time.
- Paid Employee referral program.

Job Summary:

Safely drives step-van delivery truck over any assigned route to sell, deliver, and merchandise products, as well as provide excellent customer service to a variety of grocery, mass merchandise, and independent chain stores.

Qualifications You Bring:

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a valid driver's license in the current state of residence.
Must possess and excellent driving record.
No more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years
No DUI’s within the past 3 years
Must possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Must pass a job-related assessment with a score of 70% or better.
All Herr Foods Inc. job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test. Herr Foods also has a Random Drug Testing program for all active employees.
Able to read, write, understand and speak English.
Possess a stable work history with good references.
Display evidence of sound judgment and have the ability to adapt quickly to different work and driving conditions.
Possess strong communication, persuasion, and organizational skills.
Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities effectively.

Physical Demands:

Constantly reaching; frequently sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, driving and lifting up to 32 pounds
Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 48 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds

Benefit (Details):

Herr’s is proud to offer a variety of quality benefits and wellness programs where we have been recognized as a 5-time Well Workplace Award winner in the area! Elective benefits include medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance; long term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness indemnity plans, and legal plans. The company also provides opportunities to contribute to a 401k with a company match, vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description).

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES: (Other duties may be assigned)

Sell, deliver, stock and merchandise Herr's brand snack foods to grocery retail and independent chain stores.
Progressively increase current customer sales volume. This includes and is not limited to:
Building relationships with key decision makers
Providing excellent customer service
Inquiring about customer needs
Communicating product knowledge and suggestive selling
Increase customer base by soliciting new accounts
Execute company sponsored promotional programs by acquiring temporary and incremental product displays, shelving, and racks.
Rotate and provide credit to accounts for stale or damaged items in order to provide the freshest product.
Process orders by entering product codes into hand-held computers.
Collect cash from customers and accurately process associated invoices
Manage daily accuracy of product inventory.
Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle safety inspection, and maintain a clean truck

Any questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at 610-932-6500 or [email protected]

Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities

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About the Company

Herr Foods

Produces and distributes snack foods nationwide

Herr Foods is a family-owned snack company that produces a broad range of snack foods. It makes 340+ products—from chips to other savory treats—and distributes them to customers in all 50 states and around the world. The company operates its own manufacturing facilities to bake, fry, season, and package snacks for mass distribution through retailers and foodservice channels. Herr Foods stands out because of its long family ownership (80 years), scale (800+ employees? The provided data says 1,600+ employees), and wide domestic and international reach, along with a large catalog of products made in a dedicated headquarters in Nottingham, Pennsylvania. Its goal is to provide convenient, tasty snack options while maintaining family-led quality and steady growth, by offering a diverse lineup of high-quality snacks to meet different preferences across markets.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Nottingham, NH
Founded: 1946

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