Route Sales Driver Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the route sales driver position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for prompt and courteous delivery of cylinder gases and and/or welding supplies.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Solid Business Acumen - performance driven with a sense of urgency and focus to build their business and driving growth within their customer accounts/route
• Customer Service based background strongly preferred
• Interstate Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or permit
• Abiliy to obtain a Class B CDL upon hire (PAID CDL Training)
• Working for a retail business or grocery store (e.g., understanding store operations, knowledge of backroom/inventory, stocking aisles and shelves)
• Making sales calls and selling products (e.g., introducing new products, launching promotions, establishing new points of distribution in existing accounts, making deals)
• Performing basic financial calculations (e.g., adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and calculating profit percent, cost, margin)
• Previous route/sales experience considered an asset

In response to your job posting for route sales driver, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical support for the sales field in application, configuration, and troubleshooting of welding guns.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Opportunity to purchase the route and become an Independent Distributor
• Complete or maintain route book and other related documentation to provide management with product and accounts sales data
• Adhere to all company and legal guidelines regarding collection policies and procedures to protect company interests
• Pickup waste oil at customer locations driving a Class B Tanker/Vacuum Truck
• Minor equipment repair of parts washers
• Servicing new and existing customers driving a Class B Box Truck
• Operates class B box trucks and class A tractor and trailer combinations
• Drive a Class B Tanker & Box Truck delivering new oil products in bulk and packaged format

I am excited to be applying for the position of route sales driver. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for procedural consultation with weld processes; Mig, GTAW, FCAW, Oxy Fuel, Plasma Transferred Arc, laser welding and Thermal spray processes.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Class B CDL License strongly preferred (Paid CDL Training Available!)
• Class B CDL license preferred (Paid CDL training)
• Previous experience in labor intensive roles
• Selling experience (e.g., introducing new products, launching promotions, establishing new points of distribution in existing accounts, making deals)
• Operating handheld computers (e.g., inputting data, entering transactions, printing)
• Hazmat endorsement considered an asset
• Route driving experience considered an asset
• Strong work ethic and a team player who puts the customer first

Please consider me for the route sales driver opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for comprehensive product and industry insight leveraging your experience selling customer service solutions into the Federal account space.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Valid drivers license and a clean driving record– we will be checking
• Previous DSD experience is a bonus
• Fast-paced environment sometimes requiring irregular and long hours
• Expenses (Lodging, Food, Travel) to be paid by Safety-Kleen
• CDL with Class B or Class A
• CDL with Class A or B
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled visits to customers to sell/deliver products and supplies
• Tools and promotional programs to encourage sales growth

I would like to submit my application for the route sales driver opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical support for all of the product platforms to customers as well as Territory Managers, Customer Service, and Industrial Specialists within the Aftermarket territory.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Loading and offloading truck at customer facilities
• Provide outstanding customer services in all interactions
• Deliver oil to customer locations driving a Class B Box Truck
• Call on customers for reorders and new service
• Provide coverage for other drivers as necessary
• Operates a Class B tanker truck
• Pumps out tanks and drums using hoses similar to a heating oil truck
• Up-sells at customer locations and generate new leads in the field