Outside Sales Representative - Buffalo, NY
About the role
Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. is seeking Outside Sales Representatives to work within Buffalo, NY and the surrounding areas. The position involves building relationships and canvassing entities with deep fryers to contract for the purchase of their used cooking oils. This role is a purchasing/business development function with no customer service or order‑taking responsibilities, and there are no expectations to work holidays or long weekends.
Responsibilities
- Build relationships and canvass entities with deep fryers to contract for the purchase of their used cooking oils.
- Act as a purchasing/business development representative (no customer service or order taking).
- Canvass locations within a 1.5‑hour drive from your designated area or depot.
- Meet mandatory working hours: first stop by 9 am and last stop after 4 pm Monday‑Tuesday‑Wednesday‑Friday; first stop by 2 pm and last stop after 10 pm on Thursdays; average 50+ hours per week Monday‑Friday.
Requirements
- Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree 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.
Skills
- Hard‑working, reliable, and drug‑free.
- Bilingual ability is a bonus; fluency in Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Cantonese, Hindi, or Bengali is preferred.
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, making six‑figure earnings possible for motivated performers.
Schedule
Work Monday‑Friday with the hours described above (first stop by 9 am/last stop after 4 pm Mon‑Tue‑Wed‑Fri; first stop by 2 pm/last stop after 10 pm Thu); approximately 50+ hours per week.