Resume Objective
Dependable Route Sales Representative with 4 years of experience managing direct store delivery routes across the Greater Toronto Area. Seeking a Route Sales Representative role where I can grow assigned accounts, maximise shelf presence, and build lasting customer relationships.
Key Skills to Highlight
- Route Planning & Management
- Direct Store Delivery (DSD)
- Account Sales & Upselling
- Merchandising & Shelf Maintenance
- Order Entry & Inventory Management
- Cash & Invoice Reconciliation
- Customer Relationship Building
- Commercial Driver's Licence (G or DZ)
Sample Work Experience Bullets
- Managed a daily route of 25+ retail and food service accounts, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of product.
- Grew route revenue by 14% through strategic upselling, promotional selling, and identifying new SKU placement opportunities.
- Stocked and rotated product on shelves according to FIFO standards and maintained clean, well-faced displays.
- Processed invoices, collected payments, and reconciled cash drawers at the end of each route day.
- Resolved delivery discrepancies and customer complaints on-route, escalating complex issues to the territory supervisor.
Education
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD); valid DZ driver's licence required.
Relevant Certifications
- DZ Licence (Ontario)
- WHMIS 2015 Certification
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