Outside Sales Representative - Syracuse, NY
About the role
Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. is seeking Outside Sales Representatives to work within Syracuse, 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. This is a purchasing/business development position with no customer service or order‑taking duties. There is no expectation to work holidays or long weekends.
Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. has been in business since 2005. We are a growing company that collects and recycles used cooking oil. With over 20 years in business, we collect and process used cooking oil to produce biodiesel, a carbon‑reducing alternative fuel to hydrocarbons. We operate in 15 states with service to over 27,000 locations and growing.
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with potential clients.
- Canvass entities that have deep fryers to secure contracts for purchasing used cooking oil.
- Handle purchasing/business development activities (no customer service or order taking).
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.
- Hard‑working, reliable, and drug‑free.
Skills
- Bilingual ability is a bonus; fluency in Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Cantonese, Hindi, or Bengali is preferred.
Benefits
- Company‑provided vehicle and cell phone.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Growth opportunities.