Technical Route Sales Rep - Water Treatment
About The Position
The Technical Route Sales Rep combines sales, customer service, delivery, and travel throughout an assigned territory. Working as part of a small, flexible branch team, the employee contributes to safety, customer satisfaction, and sales growth. The role is primarily independent, with support available by phone. The work week is generally Monday through Friday, with 10+ hour days and occasional overnight routes. Many job duties, including driving, chemical handling, and sales, are learned through paid on-the-job training. The position involves field work and hands-on physical tasks, including delivering chemical products, servicing chemical feed equipment, and supporting branch warehouse operations. Employees generally spend most nights at home.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Able to obtain and maintain a Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement; must be at least 21 years old to obtain it.
- 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.
- Able to frequently lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift 75 pounds safely.
- Able to safely operate a forklift, climb in and out of the truck and repeatedly enter customer sites, reach overhead, and perform manual tasks.
- Able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions while wearing required PPE and following safety standards.
- Able to regularly climb in and out of the truck cab and onto and off the truck gate.
- Able to work in a variety of weather and environmental conditions.
Responsibilities
- Call on existing and new customers to maintain and grow business through sales, problem-solving, and technical support of chemical products and equipment.
- Build productive relationships with new and existing customers.
- Safely and efficiently deliver chemicals and other products to customers using a company truck, usually a 26,000-pound straight/box truck.
- Provide hands-on service to equipment, including visual inspection, repair, and adjustment of chemical feed equipment.
- Contribute to branch operations, including warehouse shipping, receiving, and inventory functions.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Commission opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
