Route Sales Driver in Training - DE

Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company in New Castle, DE is seeking a Route Sales Driver (Mobile Store Manager) to visit customer locations, fit and sell safety footwear, and build lasting relationships. You’ll operate a 26‑foot mobile store, manage inventory, and represent the company with energetic, customer‑focused service on a daily basis.

The role offers full-time hours, overnight travel, and growth opportunities within a long‑standing safety footwear leader.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or sales roles
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Capable of independent work with minimal supervision
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to operate a 26-foot box truck
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screening
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull product
• Customer-focused mindset; Spanish language a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers during scheduled shoe truck visits
• Help employees select safety footwear that meets company requirements and personal comfort needs
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience through personalized service
• Build trust with customers and strengthen long-term account relationships
• Process transactions and collect required signatures
• Assist with exchanges, returns, and customer follow-up as needed
• Operate a 26-foot mobile store to pre-scheduled fittings in your region
• Manage daily Mobile Shoe Store visits to ensure outstanding service
• Coordinate with account contacts and internal teams before, during and after visits
• Maintain driving records and DOT compliance
• Safely operate company vehicles in compliance with regulations

Skills

Customer service

Route sales

Outside sales

Retail sales

Field sales

Account management

Relationship-building

Job description

Route Sales Driver (Mobile Store Manager)

New Castle, DE | Full-Time | Sales | Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company

About The Role

If you're looking for a career that combines customer service, sales, and independence, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. you'll find this role offers something different every day.

As a Mobile Store Manager, you'll operate a fully stocked Mobile Shoe Store, visiting customer locations and helping workers find the right safety footwear for their job. You'll build relationships, deliver exceptional service, manage inventory, and represent Saf-Gard® as the face of our company in your assigned territory.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, meeting new people and making a direct impact on customer satisfaction and workplace safety. No CDL is required, making this a great fit for candidates exploring non CDL route driver jobs or outside sales jobs. Many of our company's leaders started in this role. In fact, more than 50% of our executive and outside sales team began their careers as Mobile Store Managers. If you're looking for a position that offers long-term growth, advancement opportunities and the ability to build valuable sales and customer relationship skills, this role can be an excellent place to start.

At Saf-Gard® Safety Shoe Company, we believe in keeping things straightforward. No unnecessary bureaucracy. No corporate runaround. Just good people working together to help hardworking customers stay safe on the job.

What You'll Do

Customer Service & Sales

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers during scheduled shoe truck visits
• Help employees select safety footwear that meets company requirements and personal comfort needs
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience through and personalized service
• Build trust with customers and strengthen long-term account relationships
• Process transactions, collect required signatures,
• Assist with exchanges, returns, and customer follow-up as needed

Route & Territory Management

• Operate a 26-foot mobile retail store to pre-scheduled fittings in your assigned region
• Manage daily Mobile Shoe Store visits to ensure outstanding customer service every time
• Coordinate with account contacts and internal teams before, during and after customer visits
• Accurately complete and maintain driving records and logs, including compliance with all DOT requirements
• Communicate scheduling conflicts to internal teams as needed
• Safely operate company vehicles in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations

Inventory & Mobile Store Operations

• Stock and maintain inventory levels on the Mobile Shoe Store based on upcoming customer appointments
• Support inventory management, merchandising and product presentation within the mobile showroom
• Set up and prepare the mobile store at customer locations, including safety and operational requirements
• Monitor inventory accuracy and replenish stock
• Assist with shipping, receiving and warehouse activities when required

What We're Looking For

• Experience in customer service, route sales, outside sales, retail sales, field sales, account management or related customer-facing roles
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working independently and managing daily responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to safely operate a 26-foot box truck
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screening (CDL not required)
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull product as needed throughout the workday
• Customer-focused mindset with a genuine desire to help others
• Bilingual (Spanish) skills are a plus

Travel & Schedule

• Full-time position
• Overnight travel required
• Average travel is 2–3 nights per week, depending on region
• Hotel accommodations and meal stipend provided during overnight travel

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed first year minimum total compensation of $55,000. Average total compensation after first year $56,500- $62,500
• Company-paid dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance beginning the first of the month after 60 days
• Multi-tiered medical insurance plans to choose from (benefits valued at over $10,000 annually)
• 8 paid holidays per year
• PTO is available after 90 days, accrued bi-weekly at a rate of 3.08 hours (2 weeks annualized after 1st year). Bi-weekly accrual rate increases to 4.62 hours after 7 years (3 weeks annualized)
• 401(k) plan with 50% employer match on the first 6% of employee base pay
• Stable, long-term career opportunities with room for growth and advancement
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Cross-training and development opportunities across departments

About Saf-Gard®

We've been in the safety footwear business for more than 40 years. We know safety matters. We also know relationships matter. That's why we work hard to make things easier for our customers and for each other.

At Saf-Gard®, you're not just another employee buried in a corporate machine. We're a close-knit family that believes in working hard, helping each other out and treating people the right way. We've built a culture around trust, teamwork and common sense, and it's helped us grow for more than four decades.

Recognized as a Triad Business Journal Fast 50 company nine times, we continue to grow and create new opportunities for employees who want to build long-term careers with us.