About the Role
The Route Sales Driver (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 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.
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
Benefits of working for Hawkins, an award-winning employer, include:
-Paid on-the-job training
-Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
-Generous 401(k) employer match
-Company-paid uniforms
-Cell phone stipend
-Company credit card for overnight stays
-A focus on YOUR DEVELOPMENT
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About the Company
Hawkins Inc