Route Sales & Delivery Specialist

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Welcome to career changers

Health Insurance

Job summary

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies in Savannah, GA is seeking a Route Sales Representative to deliver products, build customer relationships, and maximize sales opportunities across assigned accounts.

You will plan daily routes, manage inventories, and ensure compliance with safety, Fleet, and DOT policies while reporting to the District Manager. This on-site role requires a valid CDL and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (post-high school studies preferred).
• Experience in Direct Sales Distribution (DSD).
• Ability to work independently, plan effectively, and make informed business decisions without direct supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a DOT-certified truck up to 16 feet in length.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass and maintain a DOT Medical Physical and DOT Medical Card with a minimum 1-year renewal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of sales strategies and inventory management.
• Ability to travel and work flexible schedules as needed.

Responsibilities

• Sales and Delivery: Deliver products to customers and sell additional products, including displays and endcaps, to maximize sales opportunities.
• Customer Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential new customers, ensuring consistent communication and service excellence.
• Route Operations: Plan and execute daily route schedules, visiting customers according to the weekly receiving sheet, and servicing all accounts as required.
• Warehouse and Inventory Management: Load products at the warehouse daily, maintain truck inventory, and manage inventory levels for assigned customers.
• Compliance and Communication: Adhere to safety, Fleet, and DOT policies; communicate daily with the District Manager (DM) regarding sales, potential opportunities, and operational updates.
• Truck Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections of the company vehicle and report any major maintenance issues to the DM.
• System and Reporting Updates: Upload and communicate daily sales transactions using handheld equipment, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to the DM.
• Store Compliance: Ensure stores adhere to planograms (POGs) and maintain displays according to company guidelines.
• Daily Communication: Make end-of-day calls to the DM to report on completed activities, potential sales opportunities, and plans for the next day.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned, including participation in store resets and special projects as needed

Skills

Experience in Direct Sales Dist.

Independent work & decision making

Organizational & time management

Sales strategies & inventory mgmt

Travel readiness & flexible scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies in Savannah, GA is seeking a Route Sales Representative to deliver products, build customer relationships, and maximize sales opportunities across assigned accounts.

You will plan daily routes, manage inventories, and ensure compliance with safety, Fleet, and DOT policies while reporting to the District Manager. This on-site role requires a valid CDL and willingness to travel as needed.