Market Route Driver

Description The Market Route Driver is responsible for driving company vehicle over an established route to merchandise store products.
The driver is responsible for filling and maintaining their 24/7 market stores.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Merchandising: Merchandise products according to store layouts.
Roll-out promotions.
Gather and report customer feedback.
Maintain established inventory levels for all products sold, to include, but not limited to soft drinks, pre-packaged food, sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps, fruits, vegetables, candy, pastry, and snack items.
Count, record and following ordering protocol for inventory.
Restock shelves, coolers, and coffee.
Follow protocols for inventory tracking and rotating of product.
Collect and record out-of-date, rejected or unsold merchandise.
Product Delivery: Review inventory requirements to identify what products are needed for each point of sale.
Works closely with the warehouse to ensure all products are ready for delivery.
Load and unload products using proper safety protocols to prevent injury.
Drive vehicle to points of sale to deliver merchandise.
Maintain open lines of communication with management regarding account product changes and recommended scheduling changes.
Cash Handling: Collect money from kiosks.
Follow cash handling and loss prevention protocols to ensure personal and property safety.
Record transactions on appropriate forms.
Monitor and report any activity that seems out of the norm or raises specific concern about potential misconduct.
Food Safety & Sanitation: Ensure proper handling and refrigeration of all perishable items during transit and while stocking products.
Ensure coolers maintain appropriate temperatures to store products.
Perform routine cleaning, to include, but not limited to coffee machines, microwaves, coolers, racks, shelves, tables, counter tops, floors and windows, in and around each point of sale.
Inventory: Full inventory counts must be competed & submitted monthly.
Audit: Inspect food quality & appearance; report stale products, review "pick" sheets, conduct final walk-thru.
Additional projects and assignments as assigned.
Demonstrates attributes of Results oriented and flexible; takes action as soon as need arises and can demonstrate positive results; steadily follows through on tasks; able to find a balance between the business requirements and meeting client requests; absorbs new information quickly and translates key points into positive outcomes.
High energy level; has demonstrated endurance and persistence throughout career.
Can-do attitude; stays positive; sets right tone when working with customers.
Places high importance on relationship development; believes in and routinely practices direct and honest communication; actively shares information openly with those who need to know; seeks collaborative resolution of issues.
Personal values align with the company’s values and culture; treats people with respect and consistency; trustworthy; highly ethical; appreciates and engages in creativity and forward thinking; takes long-range view.
Has a passion for providing great customer service and is skilled at communicating with customers in person; ability to read, speak and understand English; good at visualizing how to merchandise products and present a clean, organized and welcoming storefront.
Detailed oriented, diplomatic, and comfortable working in structured environments that will require repetitive and routine tasks.
Demonstrated willingness and ability to follow instruction that is provided in writing and/or in conversation.
Job Requirements High-School Diploma or GED.
Must be able to pass DOT.
Prior retail experience and familiarization with basic merchandising concepts strongly preferred.
Basic Computer Skills.
About Continental Services The Great Lakes Food & Beverage Leader Founded in 1989, Continental has grown from an office coffee and vending specialist to consistently ranking as one of the top events and contract dining and refreshment providers in the nation.
Guided by industry leaders and powered by the largest collection of culinary talent in the Midwest, our award-winning team has a tireless commitment to high quality, innovative culinary offerings and unparalleled client and guest services.
Our singular mission is to delight our guests, every meal, every day.
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