Route Transaction Associate

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s.   Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here...

The Route Transaction Associate is responsible for coordinating the route transaction process from initial prospect engagement to closing. This position will work with field sales management, legal, third-party financing/depot services, and various internal departments. This position will work directly with the Route Transaction team to route prospects through the route transaction process under the direction of the Route Transaction Manager. 

What you will do...
•    Acts as the liaison between prospect and internal departments such as Legal, Route Engineering, Route Finance, Master Data and DSD Support throughout entire transaction process.
•    Works closely with field sales team and Business Development Managers to maintain a continual flow of prospects to close open routes.
•    Takes ownership of successful route closing rates by reviewing progress and identifying gaps with the Route Transaction Manager.
•    Engage with prospective buyers and sellers to clearly communicate expectations throughout the entire transaction process.
•    Initiates, reviews, and approves all electronic contracts once required documents have been obtained.
•    Coordinates the evaluation of each prospective buyer based on credit score with third party lenders in the route loan program, if applicable.
•    Ensures timeliness of credit decision with financing partners.
•    Confirms receipt of all payments due, including down payment, before execution and funding of loan needed for closing finalization.
•    Effectively builds and maintains relationships with various team members.
•    Proposes opportunities for streamlining business processes.
•    Participates in projects, assists teammates, and performs other duties as assigned.
 
What you bring to the table ... (must have)
Associate’s degree preferred (not required)

0-2 years related experience preferred

It would be great if you... (nice to have)
•    Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
•    Strong teamwork skills; ability to balance team and individual responsibilities and exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; ability to give and receive feedback; puts success of team above own interests.
•    Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common data.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints.
•    Calculates figures and amounts such as interest, proportions, percentages, area, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.  
•    Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Uses intuition and experience to complement data.  Ability to exercise discretion while managing confidential information.
•    Strong knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, and internet software.
•    Ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; team oriented and supportive of everyone's efforts to succeed.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills; speaks clearly and p