Vending Sales Representative

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:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

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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.