Footwear Route Sales Rep

Footwear Route Sales Rep

Location: Columbus, OH, US, 43204-1434

Company: Grainger Businesses

Work Location Type: Onsite

Req Number: 328829

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models.

Compensation: The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $58,000 – $72,000

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

Position Details

You will drive mobile shoe store (box truck, CDL not required but is a plus) to industrial customer job sites on pre-scheduled appointments to service company safety shoe benefit programs. Primary responsibility is providing exceptional customer service to company employees, no cold calling.

You Will:

• Assist customer with selecting footwear and properly fitting with shoes/boots
• Maintain truck stock and inventory levels
• Process all customer orders, returns, and exchanges while on the Shoemobile.
• Comply with all Department of Transportation regulations regarding operating the Shoemobile in a safe manner at all times.
• Accurately maintain a DOT logbook in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Partner with Branch / DC for restocking / replenishment.
• Partner with our partner Truck Leasing for remote parking, fueling, and maintenance of Shoemobile
• Maintain clean and organized warehouse and SM showroom.
• Analyze reporting to accurately maintain stocking levels

You Have:

• Technical abilities to navigate and update systems and tools
• Customer visits may require overnight travel Monday-Friday (average 2 to 4 nights a week)
• Comfort standing for several hours, including frequent bending or reaching.
• Main territory is approximately 150 mile radius but occasionally further travel is required.
• Steel Toe shoes are required to be worn at all times.
• Must pass physical and maintain a current medical card to drive Shoemobile.
• Clean driving record
• Strong customer service skills

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment.