Outside Sales Representative - Albany, NY

About the role

Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. is in growth mode and seeking Outside Sales Representatives to work within Albany, NY and surrounding areas. The role focuses on building relationships and canvassing entities with deep fryers to contract for the purchase of their used cooking oils. It is a purchasing/business development position with no customer service or order‑taking duties, and there are no expectations to work holidays or long weekends.

Who We Are: Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. has been in business since 2005, collects and recycles used cooking oil to produce biodiesel, operates in 15 states serving over 27,000 locations, and complies with the Federal Drug‑Free Workplace Act.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and canvass businesses with deep fryers to secure contracts for used cooking oil purchase.
• Travel to locations within a 1.5‑hour drive of your assigned area or depot.
• Make the first stop by 9 a.m. and finish after 4 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
• On Thursdays, canvass bars with the first stop by 2 p.m. and finish after 10 p.m.
• Maintain an average of 50+ working hours per week (Monday‑Friday).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (undergraduate) required.
• Minimum 5 years of successful cold‑calling experience.
• At least 2 years of door‑to‑door sales experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean motor‑vehicle report.
• Ability to travel to Canada as needed.
• Hard‑working, reliable, and drug‑free.

Skills

• Fluency in any of the following languages is a bonus: Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Cantonese, Hindi/Bengali.

Benefits

• Company vehicle and cell phone.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Growth opportunities.

Pay

Base pay of $70,000 per year. Bonus pay of $0.10 per gallon collected when quota is met; representatives can earn 1× to 2× their base in bonuses, allowing motivated reps to exceed six‑figure earnings.

Schedule

Work is conducted in person; you will use a provided company car and cell phone. Mandatory hours: first stop by 9 a.m., last stop after 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday; Thursday first stop by 2 p.m., last stop after 10 p.m.; average 50+ hours per week Monday‑Friday. Locations must be within a 1.5‑hour drive of your depot.