Class A Route Sales Driver - Redford

Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company; Redford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Motel and meals paid for overnight travel

Majority of benefits costs covered

Job summary

Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company seeks a Route Sales Driver, also known as Mobile Shoe Manager. This position focuses on customer service and sales, involving travel to customer sites to assist in shoe selection. A CDL license is needed, and the role requires overnight travel.

With a guaranteed minimum salary of $75,000 plus expenses, join a committed team with over 40 years of experience in safety footwear. The ideal candidate will excel in sales and customer interactions.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy selling and be customer service focused.
• Good driving record required.
• Valid, current driver’s license; CDL license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a commercial motor vehicle with all traffic laws and regulations.
• Stock and maintain inventory levels on mobile store.
• Communicate with Sales Manager to ensure outstanding customer service.
• Set up 'store' upon arrival at customer site.
• Personally greet customers and assist them in shoe selection.
• Process sales receipt and collect payment if needed.

Skills

Customer service focus

Excellent personal skills

Sales experience

Bilingual (Spanish)

Job description

Overview

Do you take an old school approach to work, do what you need to do to take care of the customer and get the job done no matter what? Are you looking for a career and not just the next job? We're interested in learning about how much you care about your customers so that we can talk about an exciting career as a Route Sales Driver or as we call them Mobile Shoe Managers. Celebrating over 40 years in business, we develop and implement safety footwear programs for industrial, government, and service organizations. We are committed to providing exceptional service, quality products and the latest technologies to our valued customers. MSMs are scheduled to meet our customers at their locations to personally help each customer select the best shoe for them. Michigan Industrial Shoe has just joined forces with Saf‑Gard Safety Shoe Company and we're looking to grow!

Salary and Benefits

Salary plus expenses (guaranteed minimum of $75,000). We also pay the majority of the cost of benefits for our employees. Motel and meals paid for overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Operate a commercial motor vehicle with all Federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations. Class A CDL license required.
• Stock and maintain inventory levels on mobile store in accordance with upcoming customer appointments.
• Communicate with Sales Manager and Account Contacts to ensure outstanding customer service on account before, during and after appointment.
• Set up "store" upon arrival at customer site including, but not limited to, appropriate parking, electric connections and safety features for "opening" store.
• Personally greet customers upon arrival; assist the customer to select an appropriate shoe from customer selection.
• Conclude sale by processing sales receipt, collecting payment if needed, and securing signatures for processing of credit cards.
• Assist customers with exchanges and/or returns according to Company and customer policy.
• Assist with physical inventory and shipping/receiving in warehouse location as needed.

Requirements

• Sell and customer service represents 75% of the job once completely trained.
• Good driving record.
• Excellent personal skills.
• Must enjoy selling and be customer service focused.
• Must be able to drive a tractor‑trailer.
• Overnight travel required depending upon location, on average 2-3 nights per week.
• Valid, current driver’s license; CDL license required and must be able to pass a DOT physical/drug screen.
• Background check will be performed for driver’s record and personal record.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is helpful.