Footwear Route Sales Rep

Work Location Type: Onsite
Req Number 328477
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. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $48,000.00 to $72,000.00.
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.

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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Position Details:
Grainger is expanding distribution of safety footwear and has an opening in this market. We are seeking a candidate who is sales-minded, customer service oriented and extremely self-motivated.
The Sales Representative will operate a 45' tractor‑trailer mobile shoe store(CDL Class A license required) and travel to industrial customer job sites for pre‑scheduled appointments to support company safety‑shoe benefit programs. This role requires some overnight travel Monday-Friday (typically 2-4 overnights per week). Primary responsibility is providing exceptional sales and customer service to company employees. No cold calling. Responsible for providing excellent customer service and efficient operations so as to grow sales and manage costs.
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.
• Partners 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.

You Have:

• Class A CDL License Required
• Technical abilities to navigate and update systems and tools
• Customer visits may require overnight travel Monday-Friday (average 2-4 days 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

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, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.