Route Sales Driver in Training - Windsor

Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,500; Full time

Job summary

Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company in Windsor, Connecticut is seeking a Mobile Store Manager to provide exceptional service to customers. This role allows for significant career advancement, as nearly 50% of upper management started as Mobile Store Managers. Responsibilities include driving a 26-foot truck, managing inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective sales strategies.

Compensation for new drivers starts at $55,000, with opportunities to earn between $56,500 and $62,500 in subsequent years. A complete benefit package valued at approximately $10,000 is included.

Qualifications

• Must be customer service focused.
• Selling and customer service represents 75% of this role.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Operate a commercial motor vehicle adhering to traffic laws.
• Stock inventory on the mobile store.
• Communicate with Sales Manager before and after customer visits.
• Greet customers personally and assist in shoe selection.
• Process sales receipts and manage payments.
• Assist with inventory and warehouse operations.

Skills

Customer service focus

Communication skills

Sales skills

Driving skills for 26-foot box truck

Job description

Do you take an old school approach to work and love taking care of customers? We're interested in learning about how much you care about your customers so that we can talk about an exciting career at Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company. In this role as a Mobile Store Manager (MSM), you will learn the business from the ground up. Nearly 50% of our upper management and sales team started as a mobile store manager. Saf-Gard is a business to business company with over 40 years serving manufacturing, government, hospitality, distribution, and service organizations. We are committed to providing exceptional service, quality products and the latest tech solutions to our valued customers. If you love customer service and take personal satisfaction in making someone's day a little better, this is a great job for you. Every customer cares about their work shoes. As a Saf-Gard Mobile Store Manager, you'll have a DIRECT impact on their personal safety every day they work and can make a true difference in their comfort!

You can learn more about our shoe trucks here: Shoemobiles.

You can also see more about our shoe trucks and the services we offer in this video Shoemobile Video

Our route sales drivers earn a minimum of $55,000 total compensation during their first year and our experienced Mobile Store Managers earn between $56,500 and $62,500 after their second year. Total benefit package valued at up to $10,000 (PTO, healthcare, dental, disability, 401k).

Are you our next Customer Service Hero?

Responsibilities

• Operate a commercial motor vehicle with all Federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations. CDL licenses NOT required
• Stock inventory on mobile store in accordance with upcoming customer appointments
• Communicate with Sales Manager and Account Contacts before, during and after scheduled customer visits
• Personally, greet customers upon arrival; assist the customer to select an appropriate shoe from customer selection.
• Conclude sale by processing sales receipt and collecting payment if needed
• Assist customers with exchanges and/or returns
• Assist with physical inventory and shipping/receiving in warehouse location as needed.

Requirements

• Selling and customer service represents 75% of this role
• Must be customer service focused
• Must be able to drive a 26-foot box truck
• Overnight travel required depending upon your location, on average 3-4 nights per week, motel and meals paid
• Must have a valid, current driver's license; CDL license is NOT required but MUST be able to pass a DOT physical/drug screen
• A background check will be performed for driver's record and personal record
• Bilingual (Spanish) is helpful

Career Advancement

Over 50% of our executive and outside sales team started as a mobile store manager. Outstanding mobile store managers are critical to our customer satisfaction and seen throughout the organization as leaders. The best are often developed for career advancement. Saf-Gard has been recognized as a Triad Business Journal "Fast 50" growing business 9 times and continues to grow quickly. New sales and career growth opportunities continue to develop each year.