Route Sales Representative Position Available In Forrest, Mississippi

Route Sales Representative
Hattiesburg, MS, USA Req #3035
Friday, May 2, 2025

Department:

Grocery Service Division

Reports To:

Sales Supervisor or Sales Manager

Travel Required:

Daily travel between company location and customer establishments

Workplace Type:

On-site
Why Work at Community Coffee?
Community Coffee Company is the #1 family-owned and operated retail coffee brand in America. Rooted in family and tradition, yet always looking to the future, you can expect a fast-paced environment that is both challenging and rewarding. Join us and make your passion your profession!
Position Overview
AS the Route Sales Representative, you will be responsible for working with existing customers to gain displays and premium placement as well as delivering product.
Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities
Drives vehicle to sell and deliver products, equipment and supplies to customer to achieve financial targets for route profitability
Sells promotional/marketing activities to gain displays, additional shelf space and premium positioning in stores
Maintains proper selection and inventory of products for each customer
Records and maintains sales and delivery information in handheld computer and adjusts information as necessary
Provides superior customer service to all accounts
Rotates products according to established company standards to ensure freshness
Monitors and collects funds from delinquent accounts
Collects money from customer and responsible for route’s daily bank deposits
Responsible for the proper loading of product into assigned vehicles. Unloads product and equipment from vehicle. Checks orders for accuracy
Participates in special events to promote the company’s products and services
Cleans truck and performs routine vehicle maintenance (checking fluid levels and tire pressure, etc.)
May be requested to perform different or additional duties as assigned
Position Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent required
Passing score on aptitude test required in lieu of High School diploma or equivalent
One year of relevant customer sales and service experience
Experience with Community Coffee, even if unrelated, may fulfill this requirement at the discretion of the hiring manager with approval from Human Resources
Route sales and cold calling experience in DSD environment preferred
Must be at least 21 years of age
Valid Driver’s license required; A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) may be required for certain work locations.
Acceptable driving record
DOT medical certification required
If route has customers that require COVID vaccination for entry, COVID vaccination is a requirement for employment.
Successful completion of pre-employment physical
What We’re Looking For
Strong communication and organization skills
Self-starter
Team oriented
Competencies
The Community Coffee Competencies establish the basis on which the Company delivers value, seizes opportunities, and grows. Key Competencies for success in this role include:
Interpersonal Agility
Business Acumen
Accountability
Takes Action
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will service/sell to approximately 20-30 customers per day and is required to do the following :
Frequently required to sit and occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Must be able to frequently lift 40 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Field Sales Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be moderately loud in warehouse areas.