Technical Route Sales Rep

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Are you hungry to grow your career? As a Technical Sales Representative (Route Sales), you’ll own your territory, manage your schedule, and work directly with customers to deliver solutions—not just products. You’ll learn valuable technical and sales skills through paid, hands on training while earning a strong base pay and the opportunity to earn commission. Spend your days in the field building long-term relationships with customers, and most nights at home, not stuck behind a desk or traveling endlessly.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants a mix of sales, service, and hands on physical work. Learn more about us at (NASDAQ: HWKN).

To learn more about Hawkins Water Treatment and the sales, delivery and warehouse positions, watch this short video.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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!

DUTIES AND 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
• Ability to regularly climb in and out of truck cab and onto and off of the truck gate
• Ability to work in a variety of weather and environmental conditions.

Expected Compensation: $60,000-70,000

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.?

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All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.