Route Sales Worker (Primarily Delivery)
るーとせーるすいん（はいたつをおもとするもの）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves regularly visiting fixed clients to deliver products, take orders, collect payments, manage inventory, etc.
Description
Route sales workers (primarily delivery) center their work on regular delivery operations to fixed clients, handling a wide range of tasks including delivery work, inventory replenishment, order taking, payment collection, etc. They manage delivery routes and adjust schedules while building trust with customers and preventing product stockouts. Coordination with the company center and paperwork such as invoice processing are also included, with accuracy and efficiency being essential. Long hours of driving and loading/unloading cargo require physical stamina and awareness of safe driving.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the e-commerce market, demand for route delivery is expected to increase steadily. Advances in autonomous driving and driver assist technologies will require improvements in work efficiency and safety.
Personality Traits
Autonomous / Meticulous / Sociable / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Day Shift / Own Company Delivery / Route Delivery / Shift Work / Team Collaboration
Career Path
Route Sales Worker → Delivery Supervisor → Delivery Manager・Center Chief → Branch Manager → Area Manager
Required Skills
Communication Skills (Customer Correspondence) / Delivery Planning / Inventory Ordering Management / Invoice Processing / Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Recommended Skills
Business Manners / Forklift Operation Training / Medium-sized Motor Vehicle Driver's License / Smartphone/Tablet Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to changes in traffic conditions and customer requests. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to prevent delivery errors and inventory discrepancies. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with customers is important. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is needed for long hours of driving, loading/unloading cargo, etc. |
| Planning & Organization | Because efficient delivery route and schedule management directly contribute to work efficiency. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | There are many standardized workflows, so creative thinking is not particularly needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Route Delivery Worker
- Route Sales
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