Route Sales Representative

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities Sales and Delivery: Deliver products to customers and sell additional products, including displays and endcaps, to maximize sales opportunities. Customer Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential new customers, ensuring consistent communication and service excellence. Route Operations: Plan and execute daily route schedules, visiting customers according to the weekly receiving sheet, and servicing all accounts as required. Warehouse and Inventory Management: Load products at the warehouse daily, maintain truck inventory, and manage inventory levels for assigned customers. Compliance and Communication: Adhere to safety, Fleet, and DOT policies; communicate daily with the District Manager (DM) regarding sales, potential opportunities, and operational updates. Truck Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections of the company vehicle and report any major maintenance issues to the DM. System and Reporting Updates: Upload and communicate daily sales transactions using handheld equipment, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to the DM. Store Compliance: Ensure stores adhere to planograms (POGs) and maintain displays according to company guidelines. Daily Communication: Make end-of-day calls to the DM to report on completed activities, potential sales opportunities, and plans for the next day. Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned, including participation in store resets and special projects as needed. Qualifications High school diploma or GED (post-high school studies preferred). Experience in Direct Sales Distribution (DSD). Ability to work independently, plan effectively, and make informed business decisions without direct supervision. Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a DOT-certified truck up to 16 feet in length. Clean driving record and ability to pass and maintain a DOT Medical Physical and DOT Medical Card with a minimum 1-year renewal. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong organizational and time management skills. Knowledge of sales strategies and inventory management. Ability to travel and work flexible schedules as needed. 41,000 The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Freudenberg Residential Filtration Technologies Inc. Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. #J-18808-Ljbffr