Route Sales Representative

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Vacation

Workwear

Job summary

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies is seeking a Route Sales Representative to deliver products, build strong customer relationships, and manage daily route schedules in the Phoenix area. You will load products, maintain truck inventory, and ensure stores follow planograms while meeting safety and DOT requirements.

The role requires a valid driver's license, ability to operate a DOT-certified vehicle, and flexibility to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (post-high school studies preferred).
• Experience in Direct Sales Distribution (DSD).
• Ability to work independently, plan effectively, and make informed business decisions without direct supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a DOT-certified truck up to 16 feet in length.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass and maintain a DOT Medical Physical and DOT Medical Card with a minimum 1-year renewal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of sales strategies and inventory management.
• Ability to travel and work flexible schedules as needed.

Responsibilities

• Sales and delivery of products to customers and upsell displays and endcaps to maximize sales opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers with consistent communication and service excellence.
• Plan and execute daily route schedules, visit customers weekly, and service all accounts as required.
• Load products at the warehouse daily, manage truck inventory and inventory levels for assigned customers.
• Adhere to safety, Fleet, and DOT policies; report sales and opportunities to the DM daily.
• Inspect company vehicle and report major maintenance issues to the DM.
• Upload daily sales transactions using handheld equipment for timely reporting to the DM.
• Ensure stores adhere to planograms and maintain displays per company guidelines.
• Make end-of-day calls to the DM about completed activities and future opportunities.
• Perform other duties including store resets and special projects as needed.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship management

Time management

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Protecting people and the environment, and optimizing industrial processes - that is what drives us at Freudenberg Filtration Technologies. We serve our automotive, consumer goods and industrial customers with technically leading products, system solutions, services and consulting in air and liquid filtration. As part of the Freudenberg Group, strong corporate values guide us in our aspiration for innovation, efficiency and highest customer focus. With a dedicated team of around 3,500 colleagues, we generate an annual turnover of about 670 million euros.

Some of your Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
• Workwear: For your safety and well-being we provide the proper clothing and equipment.

This position reports to a warehouse in Phoenix, Arizona

United States of America - Remote

Phoenix, Arizona

On-Site

Freudenberg Residential Filtration Technologies Inc.

payments 41,000

Route Sales Representative

Responsibilities

• Sales and Delivery:
• Deliver products to customers and sell additional products, including displays and endcaps, to maximize sales opportunities.
• Customer Relationship Management:
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential new customers, ensuring consistent communication and service excellence.
• Route Operations:
• Plan and execute daily route schedules, visiting customers according to the weekly receiving sheet, and servicing all accounts as required.
• Warehouse and Inventory Management:
• Load products at the warehouse daily, maintain truck inventory, and manage inventory levels for assigned customers.
• Compliance and Communication:
• Adhere to safety, Fleet, and DOT policies; communicate daily with the District Manager (DM) regarding sales, potential opportunities, and operational updates.
• Truck Maintenance:
• Conduct routine inspections of the company vehicle and report any major maintenance issues to the DM.
• System and Reporting Updates:
• Upload and communicate daily sales transactions using handheld equipment, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to the DM.
• Store Compliance:
• Ensure stores adhere to planograms (POGs) and maintain displays according to company guidelines.
• Daily Communication:
• Make end-of-day calls to the DM to report on completed activities, potential sales opportunities, and plans for the next day.
• Other Duties:
• Perform other duties as assigned, including participation in store resets and special projects as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (post-high school studies preferred).
• Experience in Direct Sales Distribution (DSD).
• Ability to work independently, plan effectively, and make informed business decisions without direct supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a DOT-certified truck up to 16 feet in length.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass and maintain a DOT Medical Physical and DOT Medical Card with a minimum 1-year renewal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of sales strategies and inventory management.
• Ability to travel and work flexible schedules as needed.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.