Job Details

Milford - Milford, MA

Full Time

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year

Drivers - Route Delivery

Description

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We are hiring a Route Sales Driver for our economy battery products. The ideal candidate must have previous commercial (non cdl) driving experience plus sales experience, or at least a strong desire to be in sales. This position is paid an hourly rate of pay ($24-$25).

Typical schedule is 7:00am until 5:00pm during our busy season (now thru February) and 7:00am-3:30pm (March - October)

Who we are: We are Boston Battery Wholesale, a franchise of Interstate Batteries. Have you heard of us before? It’s ok if you haven’t, we don’t take it personal. To keep it simple, we sell batteries, but not just any batteries, we sell only the Interstate Battery brand which just so happens to be considered the most reliable battery on the market and is the preferred brand among automotive professionals.

Not familiar with batteries? That’s ok, most of us weren’t either before we started working here, but now, we know more about batteries than we ever thought possible….. or even wanted to know!

Come on, you know you want to be a battery expert like us. You can learn more about us at www.bostonbattery.net but for now, keep reading to learn about a career opportunity.

About your future position

As an Economy Route Sales Driver, you are responsible for safely delivering our economy (refurbished) batteries to our dealers/customers following the route you are assigned by our very cool Dispatcher. Our customers/dealers are mainly in the auto industry. Our batteries are heavy, and you will perform physical labor by lifting & carrying the product from your truck to be neatly set up on the customer's display rack. While onsite, you will pick up any used batteries (cores) that our customers have and bring them back to our facility for refurbishment. Not only will you deliver and pick up product, but you will also use your outgoing personality to build relationships with customers to gain trust, sell as many economy batteries as you can during your day and provide exceptional service.

That is the short version of the job; there really is a lot more to it & it’s hard work. If you are looking for a ‘delivery driver job’ where you drop it and go, then THIS IS NOT FOR YOU. You will perform heavy lifting on a regular basis, work in all types of weather, be expected to provide excellent service, perform sales activities, and you must enjoy building relationships with customers. Our job is a Route Delivery Driver/Customer Service/Sales job all rolled up together for the perfect mix.

Some of the basics

Complete pre-trip & post-trip truck inspections & follow all traffic rules
Complete daily paperwork & truck inventory & document in handheld device
Safely deliver batteries on-time to our auto customers/dealers, following the assigned route
Maintain clean customer rack display with accurate inventory at dealer locations
Rotate batteries to follow first in first out rule, based on battery age
Collect used batteries (cores) from customers; the more the better
Be friendly & develop relationships, address customer issues, educate on new products
Use your outrageously good people skills to increase sales at every stop
Use a handheld device to print tickets and input data, as needed
Make sure customer payments are collected, if needed, or they are current on their payment plan
Perform physical work such as lifting & carrying heavy batteries while making deliveries at 15-20 stops daily
Must be able to sit for long periods of time while driving and get in & out of trucks multiple times per day
Safely drive non-CDL trucks 8-10 hours per day (route could be in a city or suburbs, depending on the day)
Become a battery product ‘expert’; gain a clear understanding of battery types and customer needs

Qualifications

It might be a good fit if you….

Are RELIABLE and show up to work on time on a regular basis
Can work the expected schedule, including overtime
Have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and can pass a driving history check (5 years accident free, 3 years free of moving violations – just to name a few)
Can pass DOT drug screens (including marijuana) & a pre-employment / criminal background check
Are at least 21 years of age
Have or can obtain a valid DOT medical card prior to beginning employment
Have at least 1 year experience driving non cdl commercial vehicles (box truck, vans, Hino)
Have previous sales experience or worked in a customer service/support role
Have exceptional people-skills, can communicate, stay focused and organized
Can lift & carry up to 70 pounds, on a regular basis - our products are heavy!
Can use technology with no issue (handheld computers, tablets, smartphones, etc.)
Can & will wear required PPE
Have a high school diploma or equivalent education
Are looking for a long-term career and not just a brief stop on your employment journey

In addition to the friendly people you will work with, you will also be eligible for:

Medical & dental benefits – employer/employee cost shared
Low-cost group benefits plans: vision, life, accident & critical insurance
401k retirement with company matching
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company paid long-term disability insurance
Career advancement with internal opportunities
Fun, collaborative team environment
Employee discounts on products
Biweekly pay via direct deposit
Uniforms provided for certain positions

We also have a good foundation and Core Values so be prepared to:

Provide Outrageous Service
Pay Attention to Detail
Work as a Team
Put Safety First
Take Ownership
Be the Expert

Did we convince you to apply yet? We can’t wait to meet you. Apply today!

Boston Battery and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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