Outside Sales- Route Support Specialist

Snap-On Tools; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unparalleled career advancement opport

Competitive pay, bonus opportunity, &

Continuous coaching and development

Clear performance goals

Regular recognition for achievements

Tuition Assistance, Employee Stock Buy

Job summary

Snap-on Tools in Peoria, IL is seeking a Route Sales Support Specialist to bolster our regional sales team. After comprehensive training, you will support franchisees, company stores, and Franchise Performance Team operations, with the full backing of Snap-on management.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, customer service, and disciplined inventory and route management, with advancement opportunities and a competitive compensation package, including bonus potential and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 with valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent (bachelor’s preferred).
• Minimum 2-5 years' experience in direct sales.
• Previous experience in the automotive industry or hands-on vehicle repair is highly valued.
• Valid driver’s license.
• D.O.T. physical and maintain a medical card, which will be paid for and scheduled by the company.
• Ability to frequently lift 50-100 pounds occasionally (below shoulder height).
• Ability to learn and follow a process.
• Computer proficiency and the ability to operate apps and emails on cell phones.

Responsibilities

• We set you up for success! After training, Route Sales Support Specialists provide support to franchisees, company stores, and Franchise Performance Team operations.
• They have the full support of Snap-on management and are reviewed for progression within the Franchise Performance Teams.
• Responsibilities include inventory management coaching, route surveys, servicing open routes, and priority service issue support (tool-ups, training materials, meetings, replacements, tool returns).

Skills

Relationship building

Customer service

Communication

Sales interest

Tools interest

Learn and follow process

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED (bachelor’s preferred)

Job description

Overview

Precision. Performance. Pride. For more than 100 years, Snap-on Tools has made work easier for serious professionals performing critical tasks. We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.

We are currently seeking a Route Sales Support Specialist to join our regional sales team. Our field-based team members are rewarded with:

• Unparalleled career advancement opportunities


• Competitive pay, bonus opportunity, and benefits


• Continuous coaching and development


• Clear performance goals


• Regular recognition for accomplishments


• Tuition Assistance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Retirement programs

What You Bring to the Team

• Minimum age 21 with valid driver’s license


• High school diploma or GED equivalent (bachelor’s preferred)


• Minimum 2-5 years' experience in direct sales


• Previous experience in the automotive industry or hands-on vehicle repair is highly valued


• Valid driver’s license


• D.O.T. physical and maintain a medical card, which will be paid for and scheduled by the company


• Ability to frequently lift 50-100 pounds occasionally (below shoulder height)


• Ability to learn and follow a process


• Computer proficiency and the ability to operate apps and emails on cell phones

Key Tasks

We set you up for success! After completing comprehensive training, Route Sales Support Specialists provide support to franchisees, company stores, and Franchise Performance Team operations.

Route Sales Support Specialists have the full support of the Snap-on management team, and are regularly reviewed for progression opportunities within the Franchise Performance Teams. With solid performance, they are typically progressed quickly through additional roles in the field sales organization. We value your education and experience, and consider candidates from diverse backgrounds. Their responsibilities include:

• Conduct franchisee inventories and advise demonstrate and coach best inventory management practices


• Conduct route surveys properly and in accordance with qualitative and quantitative criteria as set forth in the survey guidelines as established by Snap‑on


• Service open routes including but not limited to selling, collecting receivables and servicing customers in those open routes


• Assist with priority service issues such as, but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • New franchisee tool‑ups
  
  
  • Sales meeting set‑up or preparation of materials
  
  
  • Conduct assigned segments of meetings or training
  
  
  • Tool and equipment show assistance
  
  
  • Broken tool replacements
  
  
  • Check‑in of terminated franchisees
  
  
  • Tool returns
  
  
  
  

Individual Characteristics and Competencies

• Interest in developing and fostering ongoing relationships


• Excellent customer service skills


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Interest in sales


• Interest in tools

Salary Range

$40,000-55,000. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, location, and other factors.

Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and continually strives to be an employer of choice and offers a Great Place to Work.

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