Route Sales Representative at CAVA in Laurel, Maryland

Job Description:

Company Profile:

At CAVA we love what we do, and we try and make every day as fulfilling as the last. We make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that's been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity, and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together.



We foster a culture built on five core values:



• Generosity First: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.


• Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.


• Act with Agility: We welcome change; it's the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.


• Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.


• Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.



Route Sales Representative - Laurel, Maryland



Route Sales Representatives (RSRs) are responsible for effectively servicing all routed grocery store customers, primarily Whole Foods. RSRs manage shelf inventory by assessing current inventory, organizing product based on expiration dates, and creating invoices utilizing handheld computers. Each route and delivery day is unique with an average of 8 to 12 stops. A commitment to providing exceptional customer service, and willingness begin each day at our distribution center in Laurel, MD is a must.



What You'll Do:



• Drive a sales route that starts at 4:30 AM at our distribution center in Laurel, MD.


• Be accountable for customer service and sales results, while achieving an accident/injury-free safety record


• Build relationships with existing customers and create new customers, selling CAVA products to retail stores in DC, MD and VA.


• Navigate and drive a truck or van for up to 10 hours per day, 4 days per week.


• Travel weekly to locations to deliver orders to DC, MD and VA.


• Work with our merchandizing partners to display our products.


• Understand and use basic ordering technologies.


• Abide by policies and procedures that support the service mindset


• Manage timeline expectations within and across teams, deliver on our responsibilities accordingly


• Earn the trust of Team Members and Managers by consistently embracing CAVA's values


• Show discipline in bringing consistent performance, communication, and attitude to the job every day


• Actively contribute to your department in order to complete tasks and meet company goals


• Recognize the emotional stake each Team Member has in personal and organizational success of this business



The Qualifications:



• A willingness to learn or an ability to operate a commercial 18' vehicle or van in a manner that ensures personal and public safety.(We will provide training).


• The ability to repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds safely.


• The ability to enter and exit a commercial vehicle or van safely on average 30-40 times per day.


• Possess a clean driving record from the past three years and consent to a background check.


• A valid driver's license with no restrictions.


• Have a current Medical Examiner's Certificate or submit for and receive a Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC, Form MCSA-5876).



Physical Requirements:



• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment


• Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details


• For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds


• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively


• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable


• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner



What we offer:



• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*


• Next day pay!


• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community


• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!


• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution


• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*


• Free CAVA food


• Casual work environment


• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand


• All exempt and non-exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service, and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired.


*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only



CAVA - Joining "A culture, not a concept"



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