Route Sales Manager-Long Island

Software Placement Group, SPG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group, SPG, represents an established industrial supplier seeking a Route Sales Manager to operate a fully stocked mobile store within a defined territory. You will build relationships and drive sales through direct, in-person service across multiple industries.

The role emphasizes on-site field sales, product demonstrations from the mobile store, and timely reporting of activities and orders. A strong track record in territory management and proactive outreach is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reside within the assigned territory.
• Ability to purchase/lease a mobile store vehicle.
• Clean driving history.
• Physical ability to kneel and bend regularly.
• Stable work history with no more than 3 employers in 10 years.
• Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, email, and common business apps.
• Ability to work independently and meet goals.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and sell industrial hardware products in the territory.
• Make face-to-face cold and warm sales calls.
• Present products using sample boards, demos, and the mobile store.
• Maintain the mobile store vehicle and related marketing/operations.
• Submit daily reports detailing sales orders and calls.
• Maintain customer contact details in company software.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Face-to-face communication

Territory management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Email

Business software

Job description

Location: Long Island City, NY | Schedule: Full-time, field-based (mobile territory) | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

A long-established industrial supply company brings its mobile store directly to customers across a wide range of sectors, including transportation, aviation, facilities maintenance, aerospace, medical, military, marine, power generation, manufacturing, government, and heavy equipment industries. The company is seeking a Route Sales Manager to operate a fully stocked mobile store within a defined territory, building relationships and driving sales through direct, in-person service.

What you'll do

• Prospect and sell industrial hardware products by developing new leads through research, referrals, and outreach to businesses near existing customers
• Make face-to-face cold and warm sales calls
• Present products and services using sample boards, product demonstrations, and the mobile store itself
• Maintain the cleanliness, operation, marketing, and functionality of the mobile store vehicle
• Submit complete and accurate daily business reports detailing sales orders and prospect calls
• Maintain accurate 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 vehicle
• Must maintain a clean driving history
• Physical ability to kneel and bend to the floor on a regular basis
• Strong, stable work history with no more than 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

Why this role

This is an opportunity to run your own mobile store business within a defined territory, serving a diverse range of industries directly and building long-term customer relationships through hands‑on, face‑to‑face sales.