Route Sales Representative

University Park, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Sales

Job Summary

Are you hungry to grow your career As a Technical Sales Representative (Route Sales) youll own your territory manage your schedule and work directly with customers to deliver solutionsnot just products. Youll learn valuable technical and sales skills through paid hands on training while earning a strong base pay and the opportunity to earn commission. Spend your days in the field building long-term relationships with customers and most nights at home not stuck behind a desk or traveling endlessly.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants a mix of sales service and hands on physical work.

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ABOUT THE JOB

The Route Sales (or Technical Sales Rep) position combines sales customer service delivery and travel throughout the assigned territory. As part of a small efficient and flexible branch team each team member is expected to be a strong contributor and help meet the objectives of safety customer satisfaction and sales growth. This position works independently but help is always just a phone call away! The work week is generally Monday through Friday with 10 hour days and an occasional overnight route.

Many aspects of this job from driving to chemical handling to sales are learned through paid on-the-job training!

Responsibilities

Call on existing and new customers to maintain and grow business through sales efforts problem-solving and technical support of chemical products and equipment.
Develop productive productive relationships with new and existing customers.
Efficiently and safely deliver chemical and other products to customers on a company truck (usually a 26000 pound straight/box truck).
Provide hands-on service of equipment which may include visually inspecting repairing and adjusting chemical feed equipment.
Contribute to the overall operations and responsibilities of the branch office include warehouse functions like shipping receiving inventory etc.

ABOUT YOU

High school diploma or equivalent
Able to obtain and maintain a Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement (must be 21 to obtain) and a driving record that meets company requirements
Able to pass a DOT physical and drug screening
Strong communication skills and follow-through
Prior sales experience or the ability to learn
Basic computer and math skills
Physically able to lift 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally safely operate a forklift climb in and out of the truck and enter customer sites repeatedly reach overhead and perform manual tasks and work in all weather conditions indoors and outdoors in required PPE all while following safety standards and requirements

Expected Compensation: $75000/yearly

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits which includes medical dental vision life insurance LTD/STD and more.âOther benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) paid time off and paid holidays.â

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All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.

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