Route Sales Driver in Training - DE

About the role

If you're looking for a career that combines customer service, sales, and independence, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. You'll find this role offers something different every day. As a Mobile Store Manager, you'll operate a fully stocked Mobile Shoe Store, visiting customer locations and helping workers find the right safety footwear for their job. You'll build relationships, deliver exceptional service, manage inventory, and represent Saf-Gard® as the face of our company in your assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers during scheduled shoe truck visits
• Help employees select safety footwear that meets company requirements and personal comfort needs
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience through and personalized service
• Build trust with customers and strengthen long-term account relationships
• Process transactions, collect required signatures, Assist with exchanges, returns, and customer follow-up as needed
• Route & Territory Management
• Operate a 26-foot mobile retail store to pre-scheduled fittings in your assigned region
• Manage daily Mobile Shoe Store visits to ensure outstanding customer service every time
• Coincide with account contacts and internal teams before, during and after customer visits
• Communicate scheduling conflicts to internal teams as needed
• Safely operate company vehicles in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations
• Inventory & Mobile Store Operations
• Stock and maintain inventory levels on the Mobile Shoe Store based on upcoming customer appointments
• Support inventory management, merchandising and product presentation within the mobile showroom
• Set up and prepare the mobile store at customer locations, including safety and operational requirements
• Maintain inventory accuracy and replenish stock
• Aid with shipping, receiving and warehouse activities when required

Requirements

• Experience in customer service, route sales, outside sales, retail sales, field sales, account management or related customer-facing roles
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working independently and managing daily responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to safely operate a 26-foot box truck
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screening (CDL not required)
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull product as needed throughout the workday
• Customer-focused mindset with a genuine desire to help others
• Bilingual (Spanish) skills are a plus

Benefits

Guaranteed first year minimum total compensation of $55,000. Average total compensation after first year $56,500- $62,500

• Company-paid dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance beginning the first of the month after 60 days
• Multi-tiered medical insurance plans to choose from (benefits valued at over $10,000 annually)
• 8 paid holidays per year
• PTO is available after 90 days, accrued bi-weekly at a rate of 3.08 hours (2 weeks annualized after 1st year). Bi-weekly accrual rate increases to 4.62 hours after 7 years (3 weeks annualized)
• 401(k) plan with 50% employer match on the first 6% of employee base pay
• Stable, long-term career opportunities with room for growth and advancement
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Cross-training and development opportunities across departments