Job Description
Schaeffer Specialized Lubricants is offering motivated individuals the chance to build their own sales business — without franchise fees, storefronts, or inventory requirements — backed by a 185+ year American-made company with proven products!
Schaeffer Specialized Lubricants is one of the oldest lubricant manufacturers in the United States, family-owned and operated since 1839, with products engineered to outperform competitors in real-world conditions — backed by data.
This Is NOT a Job. It’s a Business Opportunity.
As a 1099 Independent Sales Representative, you will:
Build long-term, repeat customers in your local area being able to work close to home!
Sell premium lubricants, fuel additives, and greases used across agriculture, trucking, construction, manufacturing, and fleets
Control your schedule, your income, and your growth
Secure protected accounts — we protect the work you build
Focus on relationships while Schaeffer handles manufacturing, logistics, billing, and support
Earnings & Incentives
No cap on commissions
Commission rate - discussed in interview
Paid twice monthly
Monthly sales bonuses
Significant year-end bonus opportunities based on performance
Long-term, recurring income from consumable products
Training & Support
You are independent — but never alone.
Structured onboarding and product training
Field support and mentoring
Marketing materials and sales tools
Proven demonstration equipment to show product performance
Dedicated home-office support team
This Role Is a Great Fit If You:
Want to own your business--- but don't want to take out a business loan to do it
Are motivated by performance-based income - no cap on commissions!
Enjoy building relationships and long-term accounts
Are comfortable working independently with support
Are tired of corporate politics and seek freedom to make your own schedule
Why Schaeffer Oil Is Different
185+ years of proven performance and data
American-made lubricants and additives
Family-owned (6th generation)
Products designed to reduce wear, extend drain intervals, and lower operating costs
Trusted across agriculture, trucking, construction, manufacturing, fleets, municipalities, and marine
Customers don’t just buy Schaeffer — they stay with Schaeffer.
That’s why this is a repeat-order, consumable business, not a one-time sale.
Founded in 1839, Schaeffer Manufacturing is North America's oldest oil, grease, lubricant, fuel additive, and crop surfactant manufacturer. Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants: synthetic motor oils, hydraulic fluids, and diesel fuel additives have achieved a world-class reputation for improving engine performance and fuel economy, but our diverse product line includes all types of industrial lubricants, industrial greases, and industrial oils as well as specialty items like our chain lubes and degreasers.
Our philosophy: to provide advanced lubricants for improved performance, reliability and fuel economy.
Schaeffer Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic identity or any other characteristic protected by law.