Route Service Sales Representative - Cleanroom (4-Day Workweek)

About the position

Cintas is seeking a Route Service Sales Representative - Cleanroom. Responsibilities include providing service to a set customer base through the pickup and delivery of specialized products to controlled business environments, such as the semi-conductor, pharmaceutical and food processing industries; driving a company-owned truck to and from numerous customer stops throughout the day, as well as lifting, carrying and walking clean products into and soiled products out of customer accounts; customer satisfaction by responding to customer inquiries and requests, as well as pro-active problem solving; growing the existing route through sales of additional items from our product line and catalog to current customers. Specific routes and customers are assigned in order to build rapport between the RSSR and the customers serviced. Geographical route coverage is extensive and often includes customers in numerous states. As a result, overnight travel is usually required, typically one-two nights per week.

Responsibilities

  • Providing service to a set customer base through the pickup and delivery of specialized products to controlled business environments, such as the semi-conductor, pharmaceutical and food processing industries
  • Driving a company-owned truck to and from numerous customer stops throughout the day
  • Lifting, carrying and walking clean products into and soiled products out of customer accounts
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction by responding to customer inquiries and requests, as well as pro-active problem solving
  • Growing the existing route through sales of additional items from our product line and catalog to current customers

Requirements

  • Ability to travel overnight one-two nights per week
  • Must meet all requirements outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) for driving a regulated vehicle weighing more than 10,000 lbs.
  • Active driver's license
  • At least 21 years of age
  • Obtain a DOT medical certification
  • Provide documentation regarding their previous employment
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position
  • A High School diploma, GED or Military Service
  • Ability to demonstrate a strong customer service orientation
  • Self-motivation and the drive to work in an environment that relies on teamwork to meet goals
  • A positive attitude, along with ambition, organization and service spirit

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average
  • Four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost
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