Route Sales Representative

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 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. Protecting people and the environment, and optimizing industrial processes - that is what drives us at Freudenberg Filtration Technologies. We serve our automotive, consumer goods and industrial customers with technically leading products, system solutions, services and consulting in air and liquid filtration. As part of the Freudenberg Group, strong corporate values guide us in our aspiration for innovation, efficiency and highest customer focus. With a dedicated team of around 3,500 colleagues, we generate an annual turnover of about 670 million euros.

You support our team as

Route Sales Representative

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.

Some of your Benefits

• 401K Match
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
• Health Management: We support you to stay and become healthy and fit.

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.