Route Sales Representative

About the role

This position combines sales, customer service, delivery, and travel throughout the assigned territory. As part of a small, efficient, and flexible branch team, each team member is expected to contribute to safety, customer satisfaction, and sales growth.

Responsibilities

• Call on existing and new customers to maintain and grow business through sales efforts, problem-solving, and technical support of chemical products and equipment.
• Develop productive relationships with new and existing customers.
• Efficiently and safely deliver chemical and other products to customers on a company truck (usually a 26,000 pound straight/box truck).
• Provide "hands-on" service of equipment, which may include visually inspecting, repairing, and adjusting chemical feed equipment.
• Contribute to the overall operations and responsibilities of the branch office, including warehouse functions like shipping, receiving, inventory, etc.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement (must be 21+ to obtain) and a driving record that meets company requirements.
• Able to pass a DOT physical and drug screening.
• Strong communication skills and follow-through.
• Prior sales experience or the ability to learn.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally, safely operate a forklift, climb in and out of the truck and enter customer sites repeatedly, reach overhead and perform manual tasks, and work in all weather conditions indoors and outdoors in required PPE – all while following safety standards and requirements.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Able to obtain and maintain a Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement (must be 21+ to obtain) and a driving record that meets company requirements.

Able to pass a DOT physical and drug screening.

Strong communication skills and follow-through.

Prior sales experience or the ability to learn.

Basic computer and math skills.

Physically able to lift 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally, safely operate a forklift, climb in and out of the truck and enter customer sites repeatedly, reach overhead and perform manual tasks, and work in all weather conditions indoors and outdoors in required PPE – all while following safety standards and requirements.

Skills

Must have the ability to drive a commercial vehicle and handle hazardous materials.

Benefits

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays. For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/.

Pay

$60,000/Yr.

Schedule

The work week is generally Monday through Friday with 10+ hour days and an occasional overnight route.