Mission Linen Supply, a leader in the textile rental industry for over 90 years, is offering exciting opportunities in our customer service, sales and delivery department at our Newark, California plant. We are seeking career-minded and highly motivated individuals for open positions in Route Sales and Service (RSSR). This position allows qualified candidates the opportunity to interface directly with established customers on a daily basis to ensure the highest levels of customer service.

In addition, this position not only provides a guaranteed weekly salary, uncapped opportunities to increase income through direct and new business sales, but it is also great opportunities for proven individuals to advance into management positions throughout the Company, including locations in California, Arizona, Texas, Oregon and New Mexico.

Average total annual compensation for this position is over $75K with potential to earn much more.

Benefits:

• Full-time employment with great benefits, including the following:
  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Retirement savings program, including pension
  • Guaranteed weekly wages
  • Generous paid time off policies including sick, holiday, bereavement, jury duty, and vacation

Qualifications:

• Preferred candidates will have excellent customer service skill, sales experience, and good organizational skills
• A clean and current California driver's license is required
• The ability to perform physical activities such as loading/unloading product of up to 50 LBS bags into a company provided panel truck
• Candidates chosen for final consideration will need to pass a pre-employment physical, including drug testing, and a background check

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a professional appearance in compliance with the company’s standards.
• Calls on prospective customers to solicit new business.
• Informs regular customers of new products or services.
• Drives truck to deliver laundry and/or uniforms to customer’s place of business.
• Collects or picks up rejected or unsold laundry and/or uniforms. Loads/unloads truck.
• Develops and maintains the customer's goodwill by providing assistance to the customer, demonstrating an interest in the customer, devoting time to the customer, and practicing courtesy towards the customer at all times.
• Conduct business in a professional manner to minimize or eliminate customer complaints. Handles the complaints and questions in the same manner as stated, making sure that the supervisor is kept informed and able to assist, if necessary.
• Listens to and resolves service complaints. Maintains inventory and follows the company’s policies on inventory control.
• Collects money from customers, makes a change, and records transactions on customer invoices.
• Issues or obtains customer signature on invoices for pickup or delivery.
• Records delivery and inventory information on daily invoices.
• Cleans inside of the truck. Performs routine maintenance on truck.
• Attends training and service department meetings.

Mission Linen Supply is a family owned, privately held company, and a leading provider of products, services, and supplies to hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, the company has grown from a one-man operation to a leading player in the linen rental and uniform business across five western states. Mission Linen Supply is widely recognized for its ability to understand, anticipate, and meet its customers ‘needs while providing environmentally friendly goods and services.

Mission Linen Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), Affirmative Action Plan (AAP), VEVRAA Protected Veterans, Federal Contractor and Worker with Disabilities employer. Mission Linen Supply is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. Worker with Disabilities needing assistance applying please feel free to call HR Office at 805-730-3612.

To be considered for employment with Mission Linen Supply, you will need to apply online at missionlinen.com, select careers and apply for the position you are interested in.  We will review your qualifications and will contact you via email or phone if you are selected for an interview.