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Perry's Ice Cream

Direct Store Delivery (DSD) Driver - Relief (Akron, NY)

Perry's Ice Cream, Kent, Ohio, United States

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Direct Store Delivery (DSD) Driver - Relief 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This is an hourly position with a regular work schedule of Monday-Friday

Pay Range

$26-$28 per hour commensurate with relevant skills and experience

About the Role

Provide relief coverage to DSD Drivers and Sales Representatives on the Western and Central NY teams.

Build excellent relationships with store managers, key store personnel, and potential customers within account over the whole team.

Start day between 3am & 5am to drive a freezer truck for up to 12 hours a day to deliver ice cream and other products to convenience stores, drug stores, supermarkets, and independent grocery stores. Generally no weekend work.

Cover sales routes in your personal vehicle to drive from account to account to assess needs at the store level. Mileage reimbursement provided.

Travel up to a week at a time to provide support in outlying areas when needed.

Further Perry’s Ice Cream presence by introducing new products and merchandising current inventory to maximize attractiveness to the customer.

As your employer, Perry’s will help you to achieve all of the above goals through feedback, education, and continuous professional development.

What We’re Looking For

CDL Class B license required

1-2 years route delivery/sales experience preferred

Retail/frozen food sales, merchandising, and execution experience is a plus

Familiarity with supermarket, convenience store, and drug store channels

Physical ability to consistently lift & carry up to 75 pounds, bend, and twist while merchandising products, and push & pull a store dolly loaded with up to 100–500 pounds. Ability to work in cold environment (-10º to -20ºF)

Accountability to exercise safe behavior

Flexibility to work irregular schedule including layover

Good communication skills

Passion for customer service and positive attitude to represent yourself and Perry’s in highest quality

High integrity and commitment to teamwork

Essential Duties

Providing delivery, merchandising, and sales of products in and around WNY and CNY.

Work in store freezers and on the back of the freezer truck to stock shelves, organize back stock, and pull product. Gloves and uniforms provided.

Build excellent relationships with store managers, key store personnel, and potential customers within account over the whole team.

Work with a team to ensure outstanding execution at each account by proactively communicating with internal and external customers.

Why Perry’s?

Behind every bite of Cookie Dough and every scoop of Panda Paws is a passionate team bringing hard work and creativity to the table. For over 100 years, Perry’s Ice Cream has been bringing people together to celebrate life's moments, and you can be part of this magic.

If you enjoy ice cream and collaborating with others, Perry’s is the place for you! We provide a rewarding supportive environment and are looking for enthusiastic, talented individuals to join our growing team!

Sweet Benefits

Health Insurance & Wellness Programs

Employer Paid Dental Plans

401K with Employer Matching

Paid Family Leave

PTO

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance & Opportunities for Continuous Learning & Promotion

Perry's Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug free facility.

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