FOOTWEAR ROUTE SALES REPRESENTATIVE (95% Travel, CDL License Required)

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $54,500.00 to $68,100.00.

Rewards and Benefits:

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger's benefits, please click on the link below:

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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Position Details:

Grainger is expanding distribution of safety footwear and has an opening in the Western US 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.

Location Preference:

San Jose, CA; Denver, CO; or Phoenix, AZ.
We are also open to candidates located in the Western United States, within a 30-45 minute drive of a major airport.

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 western United States. Must live within 30 minutes of a major airport and 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.