Route Sales Representative (Mobile Sales Rep)

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
Promote and support our high-quality Red Wing brand image through professional selling, building loyalty and long-lasting relationships with our customers. This is achieved by promoting the Red Wing Shoe Company’s Ultimate Fit Experience (UFX), selling our premium products, and providing conscientious customer service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Through an approved maintenance facility conduct routine maintenance schedules for the mobile unit
Perform and maintain daily logbooks, travel tracking and mobile unit inspections as described by the Department of Transportation and Red Wing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Prepare, load, and unload stock to be placed on mobile unit and in warehouse for the day’s business
Maintain proficiency with product knowledge, technical, and operating standards through continuous learning
Adhere to all mobile operations as defined in each SOP
Mobile Operating Expense: inventory, cash, truck maintenance, travel, and other areas that will directly affect the profitability of the mobile unit
Guide each customer through RWSC’s Ultimate Fit Experience
Provide appropriate accessory recommendation, educate customers on the benefits of each
Ensure proper handling of special orders placed during the day’s truck run
Collaborate with industrial team regarding planning and execution of the day’s truck runs
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Willingness to perform additional duties as required
Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and legal regulations
Uphold Red Wing Shoe Company’s core values
Maintain the integrity of the Mobile Shoe Showroom, truck signage, and housekeeping standards
Conduct self-accordance to RWSC policies
Identify current and future account requirements by establishing personal rapport with key contacts while onsite
Ensure product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent work experience required), and one to three years relevant experience/training
Enthusiasm, motivation to provide the highest level of customer service.
Strategic thinking, planning, problem solving
Team and collaboration orientation
Effective Written/Verbal Communication
Computer proficiency
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCIES:
Footwear selling experience from a mobile unit
Retail footwear and/or wholesale experience
Naturally curious, has passion for new ideas, and looks to drive growth
Performance driven
Learning orientation
REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR KNOWLEDGE:
Valid Driver’s License required
Ability to pass and stay compliant with DOT requirements, which includes a DOT physical and drug screen, and you must be 21 years old.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting 50 pounds, bending/squatting to lace shoes, overhead lifting, twisting, climbing a ladder, standing for long periods of time
Housekeeping duties including but not limited to: vacuuming, mopping & waxing floors, washing windows, use of disinfectant chemicals, discarding of all trash, maintaining recycling, installing, and maintaining furniture, fixtures, and displays.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Driving or selling shoes from the truck
Warehouse and Mobile Shoe Truck
Retail store
Outside
Some overnight travel
Extended travel time

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No