Farmer Brothers has an excellent opportunity for a Route Sales Associate to support the coffee and tea route based business.  The qualified candidate will have the opportunity to learn the business from the ground up with the potential for career advancement. The Route Sales Trainee will learn the organization’s policies, products and/or services, as preparation for sales responsibilities. In this role you will study sales techniques by reading manuals and working in the field with more experienced sales representatives. This role will also be responsible for providing first-class customer care service to all customers.

• Maintains inventory levels in the warehouse
• Picks and pulls product orders for customers, pays attention to detail
• Provides route relief as needed
• Provides excellent customer service, as well as resolves customer problems
• Performs minor repair and/or maintenance of service equipment as needed
• Responsible for the collection of customer accounts receivable
• Manages customer invoices, inventory and collections on a daily basis
• Customer sales
• May perform other duties as assigned

• Route delivery experience a plus
• Proficient in assessing customer needs; customer service background preferred
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift and carry products weighing up to 60lbs.
• Knowledge of foodservice industry
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required

The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, criminal history check and education verification), a pre-employment drug screen and DOT physical.