Fuel & Lubricant Delivery & Sales Specialist - South Central FS, Inc. - Gays, IL

GROWMARK, Inc.•Gays, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good. This Specialist sells, delivers, and supports the sales of gasoline and diesel with farm and commercial customers. They assume responsibility for targeted sales calls in Coles counties and are responsible for sales and marketing of all energy products and accounts receivable within their assigned territory. The role requires the ability to work extended hours.

Requirements

Must possess a Class A CDL and obtain EMS (Energy Management Specialist) certification.
Normally requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years or more of sales experience to demonstrate strong reasoning ability to solve practical problems and handle customer inquiries and concerns.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazmat endorsement.
Must maintain or have the ability to acquire and maintain an EMS (Energy Management Specialist) certification.
Ability to lift, push and pull up to 100 pounds and work in extreme weather conditions.
Willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

Assume the responsibilities of an established customer base and route for gasoline and diesel.
Establishes a route system in delivery territory, delivers fuel according to customer requirements.
Records sales or deliveries information on daily sales.
Maintains a preferred prospect list and calls on prospective customers to solicit new business.
Prepares order forms and sales contracts.
Communicates marketing programs and distributes sales promotion materials to customers and prospects.
Adheres to and supports the company credit policy, checking credit history of patron before making a sale, and explaining policy to new customers.
Collects accounts as needed according to credit policy.
Follows up on all customer complaints and seeks solutions in a timely manner.
Promotes the use of FS credit / Agri-Finance as a sales tool.
Submits required reports promptly as requested by supervisor and communicates activities in trade territory on a regular basis.
Maintains company vehicle, performs basic maintenance as needed.
Adheres to the company Uniform Policy and maintains the appropriate professional image.
Successfully adhere to safety rules and company policies and procedures. EHS, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures must be adhered to at all times.
All other duties as assigned.