Job Title: Route Sales Representative – Industrial Supplies
Location: Ventura, CA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 per year (includes 6-month base guarantee)
Territory: Candidate must reside within the assigned geographic territory
Summary
We are seeking a motivated, self-driven individual with a strong mechanical aptitude and a customer-first mindset to join our growing team as a Route Sales Representative. This position focuses on providing a variety of industrial hardware and MRO supplies directly to businesses through face-to-face selling and route-based service. Ideal candidates may come from companies such as EcoLab, Sunbelt Rentals, or similar industries—or may currently be machinists, equipment operators, or maintenance technicians with deep product knowledge and a desire to break into sales.
Responsibilities
Drive a mobile store and sell industrial products directly to customers across a defined territory
Identify and develop new prospects through referrals, business proximity, and cold calls
Conduct face-to-face visits with both warm leads and cold prospects
Maintain strong customer relationships through timely service and follow-up
Present products using demo kits, sample boards, and promotional materials
Keep mobile store clean, organized, and properly stocked
Log daily activity, orders, and prospecting details using company CRM tools
Maintain up-to-date customer records and contact details
Provide and maintain an insured, company-approved vehicle (used as the mobile store)
Engage in ongoing training and development
Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Prior experience in route-based or outside sales strongly preferred
Industrial supply, MRO, or mechanical product knowledge a major plus
Strong mechanical aptitude and interest
Comfortable working independently and managing a mobile operation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in CRM systems, email, spreadsheets, and mobile devices
Must be able to purchase or lease an approved vehicle
Clean driving history
Physically able to kneel and bend regularly