Route Sales Manager-Appleton

Software Placement Group, SPG; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group, SPG is seeking a Route Sales Manager to operate a fully stocked mobile store, delivering products and service directly to customers across sectors such as transportation, aviation, facilities maintenance, aerospace, medical, military, marine, power generation, manufacturing, government, and heavy equipment.

This role centers on direct, hands-on sales within a defined territory, building relationships, presenting products, and maintaining the mobile store while reporting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must reside within the assigned territory.
• Must be able to purchase or lease an approved mobile store vehicle.
• Must maintain a clean driving history.
• Physical ability to kneel and bend to the floor on a regular basis.
• Strong tenure with minimal job hopping; ideally max 3 employers in 10 years.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, email, and common business applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a history of meeting goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop new sales prospects through research, referrals, and calling on businesses near existing customers.
• Make face-to-face calls on cold and warm sales prospects.
• Present products and services using sample boards, product demos, and your mobile store.
• Maintain the cleanliness, operation, marketing, and functionality of your mobile store.
• Submit complete and accurate daily business reports detailing sales orders and prospect calls.
• Continually maintain customer contact information—including notes, names, phone numbers, and addresses—using company software.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Goal-oriented

Excellent communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Email

Business apps

Job description

Location: Appleton, WI | Schedule: Full-time, field-based/on-site

Overview

An established industrial hardware distributor is seeking a Route Sales Manager to operate a fully stocked mobile store, bringing products and service directly to customers across sectors such as transportation, aviation, facilities maintenance, aerospace, medical, military, marine, power generation, manufacturing, government, and heavy equipment. This role is central to the company's direct-to-customer sales model and offers the chance to build and manage a dedicated territory.

What you'll do

• Develop new sales prospects through research, referrals, and calling on businesses near existing customers
• Make face-to-face calls on cold and warm sales prospects
• Present products and services using sample boards, product demos, and your mobile store
• Maintain the cleanliness, operation, marketing, and functionality of your mobile store
• Submit complete and accurate daily business reports detailing sales orders and prospect calls
• Continually maintain customer contact information—including notes, names, phone numbers, and addresses—using company software

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must reside within the assigned territory
• Must be able to purchase or lease an approved mobile store vehicleMust maintain a clean driving history
• Physical ability to kneel and bend to the floor on a regular basis
• Strong tenured work background, with no job hopping; ideally a maximum of 3 companies over the past 10 years
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, email, and common business applications
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a proven history of goal attainment

Preferred qualifications

• Outside industrial sales experience, especially in route or industrial sales, is preferred

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to run your own mobile store business within a defined territory, serving a diverse range of industries through direct, hands-on sales and service.