Territory Manager-Oakland

Software Placement Group; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Territory Manager to operate a fully stocked mobile store, bringing industrial hardware products and service directly to customers across transportation, aviation, facilities maintenance, aerospace, medical, military, marine, power generation, manufacturing, government, and heavy equipment in the Oakland area.

The role requires prospecting, product demos, and in-person sales calls, with independent work style to meet defined territory goals and maintain the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must reside within the assigned territory; relocation is not available.
• 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.
• Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, email, and common business applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a proven history of goal attainment.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and develop new sales leads through research, referrals, and calls on 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.
• Maintain the cleanliness, operation, marketing, and functionality of the mobile store.
• Submit complete and accurate daily business reports on sales orders and prospect calls.
• Maintain accurate customer contact information, notes, and records using company software.

Skills

Field sales

Territory management

CRM

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Email

Job description

Location: Oakland, CA | Schedule: Full-time, field-based/mobile

Overview

An established, long-operating industrial hardware distributor is seeking a Territory Manager to run a fully stocked mobile store, bringing industrial hardware products and service directly to customers across a range of sectors including transportation, aviation, facilities maintenance, aerospace, medical, military, marine, power generation, manufacturing, government, and heavy equipment. This sales role is key to growing and maintaining a defined territory through direct, in-person customer engagement.

What you'll do

• Prospect and develop new sales leads through research, referrals, and calls on 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
• Maintain the cleanliness, operation, marketing, and functionality of the mobile store
• Submit complete and accurate daily business reports on sales orders and prospect calls
• Maintain accurate customer contact information, notes, and records using company software

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must reside within the assigned territory; relocation is not available
• 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 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 role offers the opportunity to operate your own mobile store serving a wide array of established industrial sectors, combining independence with direct, hands-on customer engagement.