FOOTWEAR ROUTE SALES REPRESENTATIVE (CDL License Required)

Work Location Type: Onsite 

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a 2024 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

Position Details:

Grainger is expanding distribution of safety footwear and has an opening in this market.  We are seeking a candidate who is sales-minded, customer service oriented, enjoys travel, and extremely is self-motivated.

Salesperson will drive mobile shoe store (45' tractor-trailer) to industrial customer job sites on pre-scheduled appointments to service company safety shoe benefit programs.  Primary responsibility is providing coverage in different markets as needed and providing exceptional sales and customer service to company employees. No cold calling.  Responsible for providing excellent customer service and efficient operations so as to grow sales and manage costs.

Specific Responsibilities:

Weekly travel to provide national coverage for markets as needed.

• Assist customer with selecting footwear and properly fitting with shoes/boots applicable to specific work environment.
• Maintain proper stock and inventory levels to efficiently service customers and maximize sales.
• Escalate product or delivery issues to Shoe-mobile Services Manager.
• Document all sales transactions via payroll deduction, cash, check, credit card or invoiced to the customer.
• Process all customer returns and exchanges to ensure accurate credits and inventory control.
• Comply with all Department of Transportation regulations regarding operating the Shoemobile in a safe manner at all times.
• Accurately maintain a DOT logbook in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Shoemobile housekeeping:   

• Identify / Maintain and replenish all necessary forms and supplies.

•     Ensure laptop computer is working properly.

•     Keep Shoemobile cab and box clean and organized

•     Maintain Shoemobile in good mechanical order; identify and report repair needs or adjustments immediately.

•     Responsible for the security of the Shoemobile.  All locks and alarms should be set anytime the Shoemobile is left unattended.

•     Assist other SSRs as necessary.

Working relationships:
• Work with Accounting Rep to process downloaded sales from laptop computer.
•  Work with Territory Manager onsite during initial customer visit.
• Partners with varying Branch / DC for restocking / replenishment.
• Partner with our partner Truck Leasing for remote parking, fueling, and maintenance of Shoemobile

Job Benefits:
Position includes salary plus commission, extensive benefits package, health, dental, generous 401K with company contributions, paid vacation and much more!

Solid base plus commission and incentives. Average commissions $500-1500/month.

You Have:

• Class A CDL and clean driving record REQUIRED
• Territory is continental US. Must be able to travel by flight/car to remote locations.
• Sales-minded
• Customer service oriented
• Self-motivated
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills, ability to learn new systems/software
• Customer visits will require overnight travel Monday-Friday (average  will be 3 to 4 nights a week due to market coverage variability)
• Must be able to stand for several hours, including frequent bending or reaching.
• Must pass physical and maintain a current medical card to drive Shoemobile.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment.  With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.