Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream is a $2 billion company.  In honor of both founders, the company's premium products are marketed under the Dreyer's brand throughout the western states and the Edy's brand throughout the remainder of the U.S.  Internationally, the Dreyer's brand extends to select markets in the Far East and the Edy's brand to the Caribbean and South America.

Living up to its "Grand" name is a driving passion at Dreyer's.  William Dreyer and Joseph Edy instilled that passion in 1928, and it lives on today.

Grooves

Successful organizations and successful people hold certain beliefs or values about themselves, their employer and the people with whom they work. For Dreyer's, these are the Grooves. They are our guiding principles and cultural values, the way we do things around here. They define who we are and how we relate to one another. We believe that only by truly empowering the individuals who work here, can we sustain a high level of enthusiasm and personal satisfaction among our employees. We call this approach our "I Can Make a Difference" philosophy, and it is the core of everything we do at Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Holdings, Inc. Our goal is to continually conduct ourselves and our business within the Grooves philosophy.  We encourage you to learn more about Dreyer's culture by visiting our profile.

Route Sales Rep (Class B or Permit)-Indianapolis
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Company: Edy's Grand Ice Cream Contact: Recruiter
Location: map it!US-IN-Indianapolis Phone: Not Available
Base Pay: N/A Fax: Not Available
     
Employee Type: Full-Time Email: Send Email Now
Industry: Consumer Products Ref ID: 2122.5245619
Manages Others: Not Specified
Job Type: Sales
Business Development
Req'd Education: None
Req'd Experience: Not Specified
Req'd Travel: Negligible
Relocation Covered: No
Job Description
Position Description: Route Sales Representative
Route Area: Indianapolis, IN
Reports To: Zone Sales Manager
Job ID: IND-2009-2122

Job Purpose Statement:

The Route Sales Representative provides world class Direct Store Service (DSS) to our customers, through order writing, merchandising, brand representation, and customer service fact-based selling capabilities that result in sales and profit growth.

BASIC Requirements:

  • Be at least 21 years of age for DOT covered positions OR have a minimum of 3 years professional driving experience with a Class 'B' CDL.
  • High School Diploma / GED equivalent.
  • Class “B” CDL, with airbrake endorsement, meeting DOT requirements or Class B Permit - Must be willing and able to obtain Class B CDL, with airbrake endorsement, within 2 weeks of hire date.
  • 2 or more years experience in a business environment.
  • Successful completion of post offer background checks, drug screen, physical and motor vehicle report.
  • Ability to use computer ordering equipment and have basic math skills.
  • Ability to work early morning/late night hours.
  • Willing to work over 40 hours when required.
  • Willing to work any day of the week, weekends and Holidays.
  • Ability to work regularly in cold environment (-20 F).
  • Ability for frequent standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting required (up to 50 lbs).
  • Ability to push and/or pull up to 2,000 lbs. using a pallet jack.
  • Ability to work safely.
  • Read, write and speak English.

    Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

  • Provide world class DSS customer service to include delivery, order writing and merchandising.
  • Develop business growth and customer relationships with owners, buyers, district managers.
  • Achieve distribution penetration targets on new item execution and improved product placements.
  • Call on, and execute new accounts within our markets.
  • Achievement of route growth targets through effective selling and merchandising.
  • Achieve market share growth of brand portfolio.
  • Plan and maintain effective inventory levels to meet both the customer and truck needs.
  • Participate in customer resets as market growth dictates.
  • Maintain safe work environments within Dreyer’s/Edy’s guidelines.

    Behavioral Attributes:

  • Initiative: Self-starter, gets involved quickly, takes on difficult tasks with enthusiasm. Takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required.
  • Energy: Maintains high activity / productivity level. Operates with vigor, effectiveness and determination over extended periods of time.
  • Stress Tolerance: Maintains stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity).
  • Detail: Strives to understand the details. Balances, analyzes and takes appropriate action
  • Communication - presents ideas effectively, actively listens, and works across functional boundaries with the ability to effectively communicate with customers, co-workers and store personnel.
  • Able to work in the Grooves culture and the “I” can make a Difference philosophy.
  • Team Work: Can work in group or alone; oriented towards the good of the whole.
  • Manage job professionally and with a high level of organization

    This description should not be construed to contain every function, responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions assigned.

    EOE/M/F/D/V
    Dreyer’s and Edy’s Grand Ice Cream is an equal opportunity employer and is looking for Diversity in candidates in employment.

    Deadline to apply is November 17, 2009.
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