Route Sales Representative
About The Position
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. Hawkins, Inc. is a trusted and well-known leader in the chemical industry for over 80 years. We have opportunities for motivated hard workers to learn and develop a career with our Water Treatment business segment. Our route sales/delivery approach to supplying products and equipment to our customers in 27+ states ensures superb customer service and support. Our customers include water and wastewater treatment systems, municipal and commercial swimming pools, industrial process and wastewater facilities, and industries like oil/gas and agricultural farmers/growers. Learn more about us at www.hawkinsinc.com (NASDAQ: HWKN). To learn more about Hawkins Water Treatment and the sales, delivery and warehouse positions, watch this short video . 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!
Requirements
- 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
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 26,000 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.
Benefits
- Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.
- Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.
- For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
