Sales Representative

Alright, let's talk about this Route Sales Representative job in New Haven, CT. It's a driving role where you're the main point of contact for your customers. You're not just dropping off product; you're managing the whole relationship.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll own a set of accounts. That means you're the one they call, and you're the one who solves their problems. Your main goal is to keep those customers happy and coming back, while also finding ways to grow what they order from us.

• Build real partnerships with your customers. This isn't transactional; it's about understanding their business.
• Hit your sales targets by renewing service agreements and selling new items to your existing accounts.
• Look for opportunities to bring in completely new business along your route.
• Be the primary responder for any customer issues or questions. If something's wrong, you handle it.
• Manage the delivery side: load and unload safely, make sure deliveries are correct and on schedule, stock shelves, and rotate product.
• Keep customer inventory levels right and make sure everything we install is working properly.
• Handle all daily paperwork accurately; that means accounting for every dollar and every product at the end of your day.
• Communicate clearly with our internal team (like the General Manager or Sales Manager) about customer needs or if you spot a competitor.

A Day on the Road

The truck is your office. You'll drive a company vehicle, so operating it safely and following all DOT rules is non negotiable. You'll check its maintenance daily and keep it clean and organized inside. The schedule is full time, salaried, which comes out to 40 hours most weeks. But listen, in a role like this, duties can shift. Something new might come up, or we might need you to tackle a different task to get the job done for a customer. We all pitch in where needed.

The Essentials We Need From You

A couple things are mandatory here. Without these, we can't move forward.

• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record that meets our commercial motor vehicle policy.
• The ability to get DOT certification once you're here (we'll help with that).
• At least 1 2 years in a job where you dealt with the public constantly. Retail? Food service? Another sales route? That kind of experience works.

The Skills That Make You Great At This

The requirements are one thing; how you operate is another. The people who thrive here have a specific way of working.

• You communicate really well; with customers and with our operations staff back at the center.
• You can pivot quickly when a customer's needs change or something unexpected happens on your route.
• Good interpersonal skills aren't just nice to have; they're how you build trust and retain accounts.
• You manage your own time effectively because once you leave in the morning, you're running your own show out there.
• Working independently comes naturally to you, but you know when to loop the team in on an issue.

The Pay & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $45,000 to $55,000 per year. Where someone falls in that range depends on their experience relative to what we need for this route in New Haven, CT.

Aramark offers benefits for eligible employees that include medical, dental, vision coverage, and work/life resources. There are also things like 401(k) retirement savings plans and paid days off; think parental leave or disability coverage if needed. A quick note: Specific benefits can vary based on where you live and work due to local laws or eligibility rules.

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