Route Sales Representative Job Description

Route sales representatives earn commission based pay for selling products and services to specific clients within a specific territory.

A route sales representative (RSR) sells a range of products and services to businesses.

These may include office supplies, automotive supplies, and insurance.

A route sales position typically requires a degree or significant industry knowledge.

In addition, RSRs usually must pass a drug test, be insurable, and abide by the company’s dress code.

RSRs usually have direct contact with customers, so they must be comfortable working independently and in a fast-paced environment.

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Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Route Sales Representative to join our team. The Route Sales Representative will be responsible for delivering and stocking merchandise at customer locations. A successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent customer service skills.

Route Sales Representative Duties:

• Sell company products and/or services to new and existing customers
• Develop and maintain a long-term relationship with existing customers
• Focus on expanding customer base and maintaining customer satisfaction
• Meet or exceed expectations and goals of company sales
• Invite customers to return as customers
• Take orders over the phone and in person
• Resolve customers’ complaints
• Proactively identify, resolve, and report problems
• Discuss company products and services, including costs, discounts, benefits, etc.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of competitive products and prices
• Make recommendations to customers on product specifications
• Provide customers with general product information
• Maintain a positive professional image with all customers
• Oversee inventory of company products
• Cycle inventory through company warehouse
• Prospect for customers on a daily basis
• Gather detailed information about customers’ preferences, tastes, etc.
• Visit company customers’

Route Sales Representative Responsibilities:

• Work with assigned customers and potential customers to establish accounts and increase sales in assigned truck routes
• Negotiate contracts and recommend new equipment and systems for customer needs
• Ensure that promised materials are available and that shipments meet their schedule
• Maintain customer records, including work orders, job status, and punch lists
• Maintain trucks, equipment, and supplies in safe working order
• Provide excellent customer service, including timely delivery of materials at cost

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, sales, or related field
• 2+ years in route sales or related field
• Proven experience in sales and customer service
• Proven ability to build and maintain rapport through strong communication skills
• Knowledge of computers and software, particularly Microsoft Office

At Company Name, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We pride ourselves on building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals.