Vending Machine Inventory & Stocking Specialist

Company Description

Pioneer Industrial Sales (www.pioneerindustrialsales.com) is a leading provider of industrial supplies with a strong reputation for high-quality products and reliable, on-call delivery. We offer a broad range of value-added services and are known for exceptional customer service, enabling long-standing customer relationships.
“We sell service!”

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Vending Machine Inventory & Stocking Specialist to support our growing vending operations. This role combines on-site travel to customer locations with remote inventory management and ordering responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is organized, tech-savvy, customer-friendly, and comfortable working independently. You will play a key role in ensuring vending machines are accurately stocked, inventory is ordered on time, and customer needs are met—while also identifying opportunities for additional sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel between our warehouse and customer locations to service and stock vending machines (within approximately a 100-mile radius)
• Visually count machine inventory and use remote software tools to track stock levels
• Organize and label vending machines and bins for optimal use of space
• Ensure vending machines are stocked accurately, neatly, and on schedule
• Maintain proof of delivery for all items delivered to customers to support accurate invoicing
• Train customer staff on proper protocols for scanning items
• Place inventory orders with vendors to meet customer demand
• Monitor usage trends and anticipate restocking needs
• Interact professionally with customer contacts on-site and provide friendly, responsive service
• Identify and communicate opportunities for additional products, machine adjustments, or upselling
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, orders, and service activity
• Safely operate a company-provided van and follow all driving and safety policies

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to travel locally and operate a company vehicle
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfort using computers, mobile devices, and software systems
• Ability to learn new software quickly (training provided)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Friendly, professional demeanor with customer-facing experience
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• Experience in vending, route service, stocking, inventory, or logistics
• Basic understanding of inventory management or ordering processes
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Excel
• Familiarity with industrial products such as PPE/safety, abrasives, adhesives, fasteners
• Sales awareness or comfort identifying upsell opportunities
• Experience working in a hybrid or self-directed role

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry products weighing up to 40–50 lbs
• Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout the workday
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors at customer sites

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Knoxville, TN 37914