Route Sales Representative

A fast growing Midwest coffee roaster is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our passionate team. We are currently looking for someone based out of the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA area to represent our brand, 40-50 hours per week. No weekends.
Responsibilities

• Sales and delivery to our existing customer base 
• Develop and maintain complete knowledge of our product line, as well as company policies and procedures in order to optimize sales and meet customer needs
• In store space management, planning, and flavor selection 
• Truck inventory management/product selection to ensure you have sufficient product for each day 
• Stock shelves and rotate product and ensure inventory is fully stocked and presentable when service is complete 
• Maximize sales in every store by introducing items from our portfolio that store does not currently carry 
• Ensure preparedness with supporting materials (POS/Pricing and Pre-order forms) at all times 
• Build strong relationships with store owners and create rapport with appropriate staff members in all accounts, respond to customer requests, maintain relationships with customers to support selling activities

Qualifications

• Sales experience is a plus 
• Must be able to lift or carry up to 50lbs several times per day 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Professional and energetic personality 
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision 
• Must have an excellent driving record.

We strive to be a preferred employer and offer full-time benefits including health insurance, dental, 401k, life insurance, and other perks such as free freshly craft roasted coffee and discounts on merchandise. Up to two weeks of PTO in your first year. Offers of employment are conditional on a background check and drug screen.