Outside Sales Representative - Poughkeepsie, NY
About the role
Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. is in growth mode and seeking Outside Sales Representatives to join the team. This position works within Poughkeepsie, NY and the surrounding areas. The role involves building relationships and canvassing entities with deep fryers to contract for the purchase of their used cooking oils. It is technically a purchasing/business development position with no customer service or order‑taking responsibilities. There are no expectations to work holidays or long weekends.
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with potential clients
- Canvass entities that have deep fryers to secure contracts for used cooking oil purchase
- Perform purchasing and business development activities
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s) required
- Minimum 5 years of successful cold‑calling experience
- 2 years of door‑to‑door sales experience
- Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle report
- Hard working, reliable, and drug‑free
- Ability to travel to Canada as needed
- Bilingual ability in Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Cantonese, Hindi, or Bengali is a bonus
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 10¢ per gallon collected when quota is hit. Representatives can expect to earn 1× to 2× their base salary in bonuses for meeting metrics, allowing motivated individuals to earn over six figures annually.
Schedule
You will canvass locations within a 1.5‑hour drive of your designated area or depot. The company provides a company car and cell phone. Mandatory working hours: first stop by 9 am, last stop after 4 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Thursdays, first stop by 2 pm and last stop after 10 pm. Expect to work 50+ hours per week, Monday through Friday.