Route Sales Representative

Job DetailsJob Location: Des Moines, IAPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $18.00 - $19.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: AnyJob Category: RetailRoute Service Representative

Are you merchandising, customer service and driving skills top of the industry? Are you hungry for independence and growth in your career? If so, join Strategic Retail Partners as a Route Service Representative in Des Moines, Iowa!

Driven by our mission to exceed the expectations of on-the-go consumers, Strategic Retail Partners has grown from a regional distributor of sunglasses founded in 1969 into an international leader of in-store merchandising solutions. We have built relationships with thousands of international, national, and regional retailers who rely on our customized solutions in more than 70,000+ locations across the U.S. and Canada. With warehouse facilities in several states and service representatives covering all regions of the country, there isn't a retail location we can't service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently travel across a large territory of various store locations to implement merchandising plans and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Set up, replenish, and merchandise our trendy and high-quality products at stores on a route driving a company vehicle from SRPs fleet.
• Arrange and maintain product displays to enhance visual appeal and drive sales.
• maintain planograms to ensure consistency across all store locations.
• Set up promotional displays and ensure promotional materials are accurately placed.
• Work closely with store managers and other team members to achieve merchandising goals.
• Manage stock, rotate products, and ensure shelves are well-stocked in store while maintaining a company paid storage unit that will store additional inventory.

Daily Schedule starting at 6:00am. The schedule is typically 48-52 hours a week with additional overtime available periodically. Candidate must have the ability to spend 2-3 nights out a week in a hotel when specific route business needs determine it.

Compensation Range: $50,544 – $59,280 annually Note: This is an hourly, non-exempt role with a base pay of $18.00 – $19.00 per hour. The range above reflects the estimated annual compensation based on a 50-hour workweek and includes expected overtime and performance-based bonuses. Actual earnings may vary based on schedule, experience, and location.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employees are paid weekly
• Company paid short term disability and life insurance
• Paid Time Off with annual cash out option
• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Meal allowance for overnight travel
• Paid travel to training at SRP University in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Join us, and let’s deliver data-driven retail solutions.

SRP’s mission is to exceed expectations of on-the-go consumers. It’s an exciting time for our company and if you’re ready to unleash your potential to help fulfil our mission and vision.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran (U.S.) status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.

QualificationsQualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Tech savvy (smartphone apps, Outlook, and Zoom)
• Previous experience in customer service, sales and/or retail preferred
• Able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and bend, push, stoop, and kneel for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation
• Physical ability to climb in and out of a vehicle frequently
• Be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to rent and operate a rental car through company approved vendor, as required for travel or site visits.