Route Sales Representative
Gurnee, Illinois, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Overview
Take the first step toward an exciting new career! As a Customer Sales Representative, you will represent our iconic food brands as you build positive customer relationships with some of the biggest and best retailers in the world. You will be in charge of your own route, where you will take sales orders, build exciting promotions and make sure our product displays outshine our competitors. If you have an appetite for more, come join us at Schwan’s and see how far your passion, talent and commitment will take you. Our passion is our food. Our secret is our people.
- Schedule: Full-time
- Job Level: Entry
- Travel Amount: Local Route
Success Profile
What do you need to be a successful Customer Sales Representative at Schwan’s?
- Communicator
- Personable
- Results-Driven
- Digitally Savvy
- Team player
- Safety-Focused
Responsibilities
Description (Overview)
Immediately Hiring
If you are interested in building your career in a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you!
What We Offer
- Pay: $48000 - $50000 / year
- Compensation is a combination of base pay plus commission
- Monday -- Friday schedule (occasional weekends) on assigned route
- Fuel card and mileage reimbursement
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance, and 401K with Company Match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Company uniform and footwear allowance provided
- Opportunities for career advancement
What You Will Do
In this position, you will place orders and merchandise product to ensure our products are available on store shelves for grocery shoppers.
- Place orders and drive additional sales by gaining display space and promoting new products
- Merchandise product, maintain display space, and rotate product
- Use handheld technology and sales software to complete daily work
- Build in-store relationships and work effectively with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
- Utilize your personal vehicle for daily route
What We Look For
- Grocery experience (preferred but not required)
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver's License, reliable transportation, and 18 years or older
- Ability to safely lift 35 pounds and move frozen product using appropriate equipment
- Ability to meet pre-employment background check and drug test requirements
Job Type: Full-time Business Unit: Req #: 24-1878
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About Us
A Day in the Life: Schwan's Route Sales - Consumer Brands
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We have great brands and the stores want to carry our products. I love being able to communicate with store personnel and building relationships.
— Gary T. CSR-P Dallas, TX
In the Customer Sales Representative job, you have freedom to get the job done. The company takes care of its employees, and I can take care of my family.
— Eder F. CSR-P Dallas, TX
I have been with Schwan’s for over 30 years and started on a sales route. I am now an Area Sales & Distribution Manager. Schwan’s has allowed me to advance my career and build my skills as a leader.
— Steve P. ASDM Virginia
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Benefits
Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan’s, visit www.schwanscompany.com.
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