Route Sales Manager-Northbrook

Location: Northbrook, IL |
Schedule: Full-time, field-based/on-site

An established industrial hardware distributor with a long operating history is seeking a Route Sales Manager to serve a defined geographic territory. This company operates mobile stores that bring a full range of industrial hardware directly to customers across sectors such as transportation, aviation, facilities maintenance, aerospace, medical, military, marine, power generation, manufacturing, federal/local government, and heavy equipment. The role is central to how the company builds and maintains customer relationships through direct, in-person service.

• 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 your mobile store
• Maintain the cleanliness, operation, marketing, and functionality of your 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
• Physical ability to kneel and bend to the floor on a regular basis
• Strong tenured work background with no job hopping; ideal candidate has 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 chance to operate your own mobile store and directly serve a wide range of industries within a defined territory, combining sales autonomy with hands‑on customer engagement.