Technical Sales Representative

About the Company

A long-established water treatment chemical and service company is looking to expand its sales force in Birmingham, AL, or Charlotte, NC.

About the Role

The Candidate will provide technical sales and service to the industrial and municipal water and wastewater markets.

Responsibilities

• Must have a 4-year college degree in business, engineering, or science
• Must have experience in wastewater operations
• Must be a fast learner and eager to learn this business
• Must like to work with people and have good communication skills
• Must be success-oriented and be competitive
• Some overnight travel is required
• Must live near either Birmingham or Charlotte. Two different jobs.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in business, engineering, or science
• Experience in wastewater operations

Required Skills

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work with people
• Fast learner
• Success-oriented and competitive

Preferred Skills

• Experience in technical sales

Pay range and compensation package

Annual base salary starting at $75,000.00, plus commissions. Base Salary is paid on either a monthly or bimonthly basis. Commissions are paid monthly based on sales/profit from the previous month. A company vehicle will be provided for all business travel. All supplies, such as lab equipment, samples, tools, and safety equipment, are provided. A company credit card will be provided for all business expenses. Any out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed through expense reports.

• They will pay for your health insurance and dental insurance. Family plans are available at a very reasonable cost.
• Commissions will be paid based on the territory's gross profitability, minus $ 7,500/month. The $7500 deduction helps cover your salary and some expenses. Commissions are paid at 10% of the gross profitability. Gross profit is the sales price minus raw material costs, freight, and warehousing costs.
• They will provide you with a two-week vacation in a calendar year. They observe all normal holidays.
• They offer a 401 (k) plan (Merrill Lynch) that allows you to invest up to 18% of your pretax salary. They will invest 3% of your total income in your account to help with your retirement. This program is available after one year of service.

Equal Opportunity Statement