Route Sales Representative (Mobile Sales Rep)

Red Wing Shoe Company•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Promote and support Red Wing’s brand image through professional selling, customer loyalty, and long-lasting relationships. The role delivers the Red Wing Shoe Company Ultimate Fit Experience (UFX), sells premium products, and provides attentive customer service from a mobile shoe showroom. It also involves operating and maintaining the mobile unit, managing inventory and expenses, coordinating truck runs with the industrial team, and complying with company procedures and applicable regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
One to three years of relevant experience or training.
Enthusiasm and motivation to provide a high level of customer service.
Strategic thinking, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Teamwork and collaboration orientation.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Computer proficiency.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass and remain compliant with DOT requirements, including a DOT physical and drug screen.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, bend or squat to lace shoes, lift overhead, twist, climb a ladder, and stand for long periods.
Ability to perform housekeeping duties, including vacuuming, mopping and waxing floors, washing windows, using disinfectant chemicals, handling trash and recycling, and installing and maintaining furniture, fixtures, and displays.

Nice To Haves

Footwear selling experience from a mobile unit.
Retail footwear and/or wholesale experience.
Curiosity, passion for new ideas, and an interest in driving growth.
Performance-driven orientation.
Learning orientation.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine maintenance of the mobile unit through an approved maintenance facility.
Complete daily logbooks, travel tracking, and mobile unit inspections according to Department of Transportation requirements and Red Wing standard operating procedures.
Prepare, load, and unload stock for the mobile unit and warehouse business.
Maintain proficiency in product knowledge, technical standards, and operating standards through continuous learning.
Follow mobile operations procedures and manage mobile operating expenses, including inventory, cash, truck maintenance, and travel.
Guide customers through the Ultimate Fit Experience, recommend accessories, and explain their benefits.
Handle special orders placed during the day’s truck run appropriately.
Collaborate with the industrial team to plan and execute daily truck runs.
Perform additional duties as required and maintain a safe, healthy work environment in accordance with company standards and legal regulations.
Uphold company core values and policies, and maintain the mobile showroom, truck signage, and housekeeping standards.
Build rapport with key onsite contacts to identify current and future account requirements.
Comply with federal and state regulations to protect product and company reputation.