Company Overview:
L&F Distributors provides exceptional service and quality. As a leader in beverage distribution, we pride ourselves on cultivating strong relationships with both customers and suppliers while delivering the highest standards of excellence.
Job Summary:
The Draft Delivery Driver is responsible for delivering product orders to assigned accounts ensuring excellent, and reliable customer service. This position also involves maintaining a good rapport with customers, overseeing route helpers, and ensuring the efficient operation of delivery processes.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Deliver product orders to customers on time and according to the established route schedule.
- Oversee delivery processes, including truck maintenance, safety checks, and compliance with all safety procedures.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and offer product recommendations.
- Supervise and guide route helpers, assistant drivers, and merchandisers as part of the delivery team.
- Perform truck inventory checks, ensuring all product counts align with the warehouse and order records before departure.
- Utilize product knowledge to upsell and drive additional sales opportunities with customers.
- Inspect point-of-sale (P.O.S.) materials and ensure they meet company standards.
- Complete customer invoices and collect payments, reconciling all transactions with the cashier at the end of the day.
- Perform daily audits on truck equipment to ensure compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Act.
- Complete all required training, seminars, and certifications assigned.
- Ensure that all deliveries comply with Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (T.A.B.C.) regulations, state laws, and the quality standards set by L&F Distributors.
- Provide regular updates to regional leaders on accountability for adhering to operational procedures and managing out-of-code (OOC) products related to freshness and expiration.
- Conduct routine audits to verify that all products are within their expiration dates and meet all standards.
- Accurately complete and submit required reports in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.