Route Sales Manager-Providence

Software Placement Group, SPG; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group (SPG) is seeking a Route Sales Manager to operate a fully stocked mobile store and establish strong customer relationships within a defined Providence, RI territory.

The role emphasizes prospecting, face-to-face selling, product demonstrations, and maintaining mobile store operations. You will report daily on sales and calls, while ensuring accurate customer data and independent territory management.

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 regularly.
• Strong tenure with minimal job hopping (ideally ≤3 employers in 10 years).
• Analytical, reasoning, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, email, and common business applications.
• Ability to work independently and meet 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 demonstrations, and the mobile store.
• Maintain the cleanliness, operation, marketing, and functionality of the mobile store.
• Submit complete and accurate daily business reports detailing sales orders and prospect calls.
• Continually maintain customer contact information using company software.

Skills

Prospecting

Customer relationship management

Face-to-face selling

Negotiation

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Email

Job description

Location: Providence, RI | Schedule: Full-time, field-based/on-site

Overview

An established, long-running industrial supply company operates mobile stores that bring hardware products 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. This company is seeking a Route Sales Manager to run a fully stocked mobile store and build strong customer relationships within a defined 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 demonstrations, and the mobile store
• Maintain the cleanliness, operation, marketing, and functionality of the 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 vehicle
• Must 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 and a proven history of goal attainment

Preferred qualifications

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

Why this role

This role offers the opportunity to run your own mobile store, build lasting customer relationships across diverse industries, and work independently within a defined territory.