Route Sales

Motive Energy; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Energy seeks a Route Sales associate to service retail accounts in Sparks, NV, combining customer service, inventory management, and growth. You’ll visit sites weekly or bi-weekly, stock battery racks, and promote products while maintaining accurate records.

You will build relationships, pursue new accounts, handle payments when needed, and stay informed on product features and industry offerings. The role provides on-site work with commission-based earning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year delivery or sales experience.
• High school graduate with basic computer skills.
• Clean driver's license and MVR check.

Responsibilities

• Visit and stock retail sites weekly or bi-weekly.
• Restock batteries and rotate stock.
• Pickup scrap and warranty products from customer locations.
• Maintain consignments with accurate tracking and replenishment.
• Manage day-to-day accounts for route customers.
• Grow book of business through coaching and referrals.
• Develop new accounts via cold-calling and referrals.
• Collect customer payments when required.
• Maintain inventory and route lists.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Customer service

Direction-following

Education

High school diploma

Basic computer proficiency

Driver's license (clean MVR)

GPS navigation skills

Battery knowledge helpful

Tools

GPS/Map apps

Job description

Details:

The Route Sales is responsible for servicing assigned retail accounts, maintaining inventory levels, supporting customer needs, and developing new business opportunities along an established route. This position combines customer service, inventory management, and sales responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains a regular schedule of visitation and stocking to retail sites on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
• Restocks battery racks, adjusts stock levels, and rotates product as necessary.
• Picks up scrap and warranty product from customer locations.
• Maintains consignments and ensures accurate tracking, reconciliation, and replenishment.
• Handles day-to-day account management for assigned route customers.
• Receives ongoing coaching and training to manage and grow current book of business.
• Maintains and expands knowledge of company products and industry offerings.
• Communicates with customers regarding additional products and promotions.
• Explains product features and benefits and recommends solutions based on customer needs.
• Answers product questions and provides knowledgeable recommendations.
• Develops new accounts through cold-calling, referrals, and relationship building.
• Maintains route lists and follows up with customers to sustain and grow business relationships.
• Collects customer payments when required.
• Properly maintains and accounts for inventory.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Able to both give and take directions.
• Detail-oriented.
• Solid communication skills, and personable.
• Customer service-oriented

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Clean and current Driver's license (MVR check) in the applying State.
• Able to operate a GPS/Map application.
• Familiar with batteries and their composition, helpful.

Experience:

• 1+ Year of experience involving delivery or sales

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching (including overhead and below shoulder level), pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift, carry, load, and unload merchandise and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Manual dexterity to perform gross and fine manipulation, including handling products, picking, pinching, and keyboarding.
• Ability to operate a vehicle and drive for extended periods.
• Adequate near visual acuity, hearing, and speaking ability to perform job duties and communicate effectively.

Pay rate: $24.00/hr + Commission