Route Sales Representative

Surface Experts - Chicago North•Chicago, IL

3d•$60,000 - $90,000

About The Position

This is a field sales role with a product that's genuinely easy to believe in. You'll drive a planned route across Chicago's north side and nearby suburbs every day, building relationships with the property managers and facility managers who keep calling back once they've seen what we can do. You'll run a proven sales script with real coaching behind it — what separates top performers here is the ability to build a territory over time.

Requirements

1–3 years of outside sales, route sales, or field sales experience
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable personal vehicle
Must be based in or near Chicago — daily travel throughout the north side and nearby suburbs
Comfortable with CRM or route-tracking software (training provided)
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Plan your route, review your target accounts, prep follow-up notes from the day before
Drive your planned route — typically 12–15 stops across north side Chicago neighborhoods plus Evanston, Skokie, Niles, and Park Ridge
Walk into apartment communities, maintenance offices, and commercial properties to introduce yourself and build relationships with the people who make repair decisions
Deliver a proven introduction and ask questions to better understand the needs and motivations of our customers
Follow up with contacts who weren't available, keep your pipeline moving, and watch early conversations become recurring accounts
Log every visit, note, and follow-up in our software before your day ends
Attend a weekly team meeting (breakfast included) to review numbers, share wins, and get coaching

Benefits

Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Training & development
Competitive Pay — $60,000–$90,000 OTE (base salary + commission + bonuses). Hitting the top of that range requires strong, consistent performance, but the path is clear and coachable.
Time Off — Paid holidays and paid time off.
Work Life Balance — Full-time, standard business hours — no nights, no weekends. Most of the time is spent in the field selling, and minimal remote admin work can be done from home or from the location of your choosing.
Reimbursements — Mileage reimbursed and phone stipend provided
Autonomy — Manage your own daily schedule and route within your territory
Support — Weekly 1:1 coaching, national sales training at Surface Experts HQ, and access to a dedicated support center for admin assistance
Team — Small business owner is involved, available daily, and leads weekly team meetings (breakfast provided!)