Route Trainee

• To manage a route in the absence of a Route Representative or as needed.
• Identify and acquire high quality, long-term, “preferred" customers to support growth through acquisition. 
• Provide exemplary customer service.
• Insure the growth of both revenue and number of customers.
• Provide exemplary customer service.
• Safely operate company vehicle, sell and deliver package water cases and, on average, 150+ 3 or 5-gallon containers of water per day.  Each 5-gallon container weighs approximately 43 pounds.
• Develop a relationship with and provide service and products to existing customers that insures customer retention and customer loyalty.
• Complete service calls, resolving customer problems or complaints.  Respond to customer calls on company provided cell phone in a safe and timely manner.
• Use PC process/system to manage customers in keying transactions, balance all route activates, follow daily and am/pm procedures, and maintain customer data.
• Protect company assets, including collection of equipment and payments.  This includes protection of route representative, by diligently performing all duties in a safe manner.

• Basic computer and data entry skills and math abilities. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in route operations.
• Ability to communicate with and influence people in order to sell products and services to existing customers. 
• Ability to meet Company Driver Qualification Policy.
• Valid Class B CDL (in required locations).

COMPANY BENEFITS

DS Waters’ associates enjoy a full benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision, Life Insurance for self and family; Short and Long Term Disability; 401k with company match; Pre-paid Legal Plan; Adoption Assistance; Flexible Spending Account and Paid Holiday and Vacation.

DS Waters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  We are committed to equal opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability or covered veteran status, and all other classifications protected by applicable laws.