Route Swing Driver (Box Truck Driver) - Full-Time

Wonderful Sales is the sales and merchandising organization for The Wonderful Company – but you may know us as Wonderful Pistachios, FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, and Wonderful Halos. We have a great opportunity for a Route Swing Driver to join our Direct Store Delivery (DSD) team in Bronx, NY. This Route Swing Driver role is a great opportunity for someone that is looking for career growth within a company and be a part of a team devoted to promoting our high-quality branded products.

The Route Swing Driver will be responsible for the sales and delivery of Wonderful products throughout supermarkets and retailers across the NY Metro area and will provide coverage and additional aid in servicing our sales routes. Responsibilities include servicing accounts, in-store execution/merchandising, and end of day reconciliation. This position reports directly to the Route Sales Manager. This is a full-time position with amazing benefits and a Monday to Friday work schedule, with start times ranging from 4am-7am each day.

• Cover open routes when regular driver is away for vacation, personal or sick time off
• Act as primary sales contact between Wonderful Sales and trade partners on your route
• Drive truck to set of accounts designated for that day (May at times include Long Island, Westchester County, and upstate New Jersey)
• Review and adjust product mix and placement to maximize sales
• Forecast and order products for each account, as necessary
• Manage return rates to, or below, budgeted levels
• Use and maximize placement of Point of Sales (POS) to increase sales
• Regularly monitor coolers for appearance and function to ensure quality of products
• Keep account shelves neat, clean and in order. Pull any out-of-code or damaged products and credit the account for any items removed from the shelf
• Build orders from back of truck, load onto handcart or dolly and deliver to account
• Check in orders, take product to designated area and load onto shelves
• Complete invoicing and collect payment from Cash on Delivery COD accounts

• DSD Route and/or supermarket experience
• Previous experience in sales, retail merchandising and customer service
• Valid Driver's License and Clean driving record - background check will be conducted
• Ability to drive a 16-foot box truck (no CDL required)
• Ability to lift 15-40 pounds
• Must pass criminal background investigation
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively, both internally and externally
• Good math and communication skills with the ability to read, write and speak English
• An enthusiastic, positive, self-motivated, resourceful team player is a must.

Pay Range: $24.00/hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
• Opportunity for development and internal mobility
• Manager and leadership training, weekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
• Training in continuous improvement and project management
• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
• Company prioritizes wellness through its Wonderful NOW (Nourish Our Wellness) initiative, which provides a robust suite of wellness offerings such as access to mental health resources and life coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, and on-demand fitness videos

Wonderful Sales™ is the sales and merchandising organization for The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company with consumer brands including Wonderful® Pistachios, Wonderful® Halos®, POM Wonderful®, FIJI® Water, JUSTIN® and Landmark® wines, as well as the Teleflora® flower delivery service.

The Wonderful Sales team is responsible for the sales of Wonderful produce items through supermarkets and retailers across the U.S. and Canada. Our associates support nearly 20,000 stores and are devoted to promoting our high-quality branded products. The team consists of sales professionals, merchandisers, a direct store delivery group in New York, and a Los Angeles-based headquarters staff, which includes finance, analytics, and support.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We are pleased to share with you The Wonderful Company’s new Corporate Social Responsibility website: www.csr.wonderful.com.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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