Route Sales Representative

Freudenberg Group; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Residential Filtration Technologies Inc. seeks a route sales representative to deliver products, develop customer relationships, and maximize sales on a structured daily route.

You will load the truck at the warehouse, manage inventory, ensure planograms, and communicate updates to the District Manager while complying with safety and DOT policies and maintaining accurate daily reporting.

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.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers and sell additional products, including displays and endcaps, to maximize sales opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential new customers, ensuring consistent communication and service excellence.
• Plan and execute daily route schedules, visiting customers according to the weekly receiving sheet, and servicing all accounts as required.
• Load products at the warehouse daily, maintain truck inventory, and manage inventory levels for assigned customers.
• Adhere to safety, Fleet, and DOT policies; communicate daily with the District Manager regarding sales, opportunities, and updates.
• Conduct routine inspections of the company vehicle and report major maintenance issues to the DM.
• Upload and communicate daily sales transactions using handheld equipment, ensuring timely reporting to the DM.
• Ensure stores adhere to planograms and maintain displays according to company guidelines.
• Make end-of-day calls to the DM to report on completed activities and future plans.
• Perform other duties including store resets and special projects as needed.

Skills

DSD experience

Independent work

Time management

Sales strategies

Inventory management

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

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.

Freudenberg Residential Filtration Technologies Inc.