Route Sales Manager-Flowood

Location: Flowood, MS |
Schedule: Full-time, field-based/on-site

An established industrial hardware distributor with a long operating history serves a wide range of sectors—including transportation, aviation, facilities maintenance, aerospace, medical, military, marine, power generation, manufacturing, federal/local government, and heavy equipment—by bringing a fully stocked mobile store directly to customers. This company is seeking a Route Sales Manager to drive sales within a defined territory by combining relationship-building, product expertise, and mobile-store operations.

• Develop new sales prospects through research, referrals, and calling on businesses near existing customers
• Make face-to-face calls on cold and warm sales prospects
• Present products and services using sample boards, product demonstrations, and the mobile store
• Maintain the cleanliness, operation, marketing, and functionality of the mobile store
• Submit complete and accurate daily business reports detailing sales orders and prospect calls
• Continually maintain customer contact information—including notes, names, phone numbers, and addresses—using company software

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must reside within the assigned territory
• Must be able to purchase or lease an approved mobile store vehicle
• Must maintain a clean driving history
• Must have the physical ability to kneel and bend to the floor on a regular basis
• Strong tenured work background with no job hopping; ideally a maximum of 3 companies over the past 10 years
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, email, and common business applications
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and a proven history of goal attainment

• Outside industrial sales experience, especially in route or industrial sales, is preferred

This position offers the opportunity to run an independent, mobile sales operation serving a diverse mix of industries while building lasting customer relationships within a defined territory.