at BlueTriton Brands in Northbrook, Illinois, United States
Job Description
BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products – the name behind your favorite bottled water brands. We are proud to offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced, and sustainably packaged spring water in addition to other quality products and services. Get ready to quench your thirst with exciting possibilities when you join BlueTriton for a fiercely good career doing work that matters.
Connected to the communities in which they serve, our ReadyRefresh Drivers are the neighborhood heroes and stewards of our iconic brands, delivering smart lifestyle choices at home and at work. It is time to bring your vision, fresh ideas, and fearless spirit to our team. What are you waiting for? It’s your time to spring ahead.
Job Description
The Route Sales Delivery Driver’s primary responsibilities are to provide premium customer service within a designated territory (residential, commercial, and retail), accelerate growth and revenue, and work safely. This role is highly interactive, has a strong sales and service focus, and requires the ability to safely operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV).
Reporting Location: Northbrook, IL
Compensation: $22.95 / hour, uncapped commission & customer tips
Sign-on Bonus: $1500 payable after 90 days of employment
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Saturdays dependent on business needs)
Start Time: Between 6 am – 7 am until workload completed
Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, company discounts, paid vacation, and much more! Employees are eligible for benefit election on day 1 of employment
Skills Required:
Safety Focus
Operate a commercial vehicle in a safe and responsible manner, follow defined safe work practices, and complete DOT required documentation on a daily basis
Adhere to our safety policies which includes the prohibited use of electronic devices while driving and reporting any on-the-job incidents or changes in driving status
Service Orientation
Be courteous, outgoing and always maintain a professional image
Meet each customer’s individual preference by delivering the correct products to the right location during their scheduled day and timeframe
Maintain necessary delivery information on all accounts including cash and receipts
Find opportunities to maximize efficiencies and bring actionable solutions to leadership
Act as a team player by supporting the team with decisions and helping others when needed
Provide professional water dispenser cleaning services to customers while adhering to a strict quality process
Selling Skills
Use a business owner’s mindset to drive growth, identify and open new accounts, particularly in the UDS (up-and-down-the-street) channel including convenience stores, small independent groceries, bodegas, etc. in order to build route density and increase individual commission opportunities
Fully develop new and existing accounts by selling our full portfolio of products inside and outside of normal working hours
Adhere to pricing and promotion guidelines set forth by BlueTriton
Monitor the competitive environment to understand and leverage sales opportunities
Upsell additional products and services to existing customers and achieve monthly customer acquisition goals
Qualifications
Requirements/Qualifications:
+ Ability to secure and/or maintain a CDL Class B with airbrake endorsement (for applicable CDL positions)
+ BlueTriton is a certified CDL provider and can assist you with obtaining your Class B CDL
+ High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
+ Service-oriented with strong face-to-face sales skills
+ Ability to work independently, efficiently, and in different types of weather
+ Ability to lift and carry an average of 250+ units per day, each weighing up to 45 lbs., using product handling tools as appropriate, with or without a reasonable accommodation
+ Ability to climb in and out of a commercial vehicle on average 40-55 times per day
+ Ability to work an average 45-hour week or more, including variable start/end times
+ Ability to alternately sit, stand, push, pull and walk all day, with or without a reasonable accommodation
+ You must have the ability to obtain a DOT medical card for the purpose of working for BlueTriton Brands
+ You must possess a clean driving record, which means: in the last 3 years, that you’ve only had 1 license, no driving-related suspension, revocation or cancellation, no disqualifying offenses, no more than 2 moving violations and no reckless driving incidents and in the last 3 years, no major driving offenses including DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accident.
+ Must be 21 years of age or older (DOT requirement)
BlueTriton Brands, Inc. (“BlueTriton”) is a water and beverage company in North America that produces and distributes a portfolio of brands of spring water, purified water, and other beverages, which include Poland Spring®, Deer Park®, Ozarka®, Ice Mountain®, Zephyrhills®, Arrowhead®, Origin, Saratoga®, AC+ION®, Pure Life®, B’EAU®, and Splash Refresher. BlueTriton also owns and operates ReadyRefresh®, a water and beverage delivery service for homes and offices.
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, BlueTriton is a privately held company with operations and distribution primarily in the United States and Canada, employing more than 7,000 employees. BlueTriton manages water resources for long-term sustainability and helps protect more than 20,000 acres of watershed area owned by the company from harm and destruction. The company sources from 56 springs and has 30 production facilities across North America, with some verified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard. BlueTriton is a Water Champion with The Water Council and has committed to be verified under their WAVE program.
BlueTriton Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. BlueTriton Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com (xyz@bluetriton.com)