International Sales Representative
Phifer Inc · Tuscaloosa, AL · 3 mo ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Responsibilities
- Will have expert knowledge of Phifer’s capabilities and product portfolio.
- Will maintain pricing and terms of sales as directed for the assigned sales territory.
- Will perform sales activities according to export regulation compliance.
- Will provide prompt customer service to customer inquiries, including order entry, quotations, sampling and product knowledge.
- Will provide “voice of the customer” for creation of new products, product improvements and complaints.
- Will respond to customer complaints, issue corrective actions and/or processing of billing corrections and credits.
- Will respond to email, website and phone inquiries.
- Will create monthly sales reports for the assigned sales territory.
- Will be able to travel internationally to the assigned sales territory, including solo trips to multiple countries for periods of up to two weeks, as required.
- Will plan and attend international trade show and trade missions.
- Will host international customers and prospects for office visits and plant tours.
- Will monitor and report to management on competitor activities.
- Will provide customer and country information to Credit Management.
- Will monitor regional and country political and economic risks.
- Will translate and/or edit foreign language advertising and promotional media and web site development.
Qualifications
- The successful candidate will be self-motivated with the drive and ability to work independently. They will be a high energy individual with strong interpersonal skills and ethical principles.
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Marketing, Business or another closely related field is required.
- Excellent Communications in English & Spanish – Verbal and written
- Proficient in Microsoft 2016 Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Previous experience in International Business/Sales within Latin America is preferred.
- Valid Driver's license and Passport required
Requirements
- Fluency in English & Spanish (Verbal and Written)
- Working knowledge of Portuguese preferred
Benefits
Phifer Incorporated offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit packet.