Route Trainee

 Description At DS Waters, we're a diverse team of people committed to pure, refreshing bottled water. Our family of products include the largest bottled water brands in the United States: Alhambra�, Belmont Springs�, Crystal Springs�, Hinckley Springs�, Kentwood Springs�, Nursery Water�, Sierra Springs�, and Sparkletts� By combining the "best" of each individual brand, we have something to offer everyone, which is why we are the leader in home and office bottled water delivery.

We're looking for career-minded people to make a real impact in a fast-paced, high-energy environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance.

Our employees enjoy an excellent compensation plan and a flexible benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision, Life Insurance paid time off, plus many other benefits AND discounts on our healthy and refreshing bottled water products! A variety of job opportunities are available in our Home and Office Delivery and Sales Divisions.

• To manage a route in the absence of a Route Representative or as needed.
• 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.

 Requirements? 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.
• Must have current valid Class B CDL.