Technical Sales Rep – Route Sales

Our Water Treatment division services a wide range of clients; Water Treatment systems, municipal and commercial swimming pools, industrial process and wastewater facilities, food manufacturers and the oil and gas industry. This is our fastest growing division and we look to continue to provide excellent support to our customers and expand our territory.

The Technical Route Sales Representative combines sales, customer service, delivery and travel throughout the region. Our branch teams are small, efficient and flexible. Each member of our team must be a strong team contributor and help us meet our overreaching objectives of customer satisfaction, sales and safety.

Responsibilities – Much of this job will be learned through paid, on the job training!

• Call on existing and new customers to maintain and grow business through selling, problem-solving and support.
• Develop and grow territory within a regional market.
• Establish productive, professional relationships with new and existing customers.
• Efficiently and safely deliver products to customers.- Delivery of chemicals with company truck.
• Provide “Hands-on” service of Hawkins and customer’s equipment which may include repair to chemical feed equipment and visually inspecting systems.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness and responsibilities of the Team.
• Learn warehouse and route sales functions.

Requirements

• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Quick learner who will soak up on-the-job training.
• Strong problem solving decision making and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Hazardous materials endorsement.
• Ability to pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening. See the DOT requirements at http://www.dot.gov/sites/dot.dev/files/docs/ODAPC%20EmployeeHandbook%20En.pdf
• H.S. Diploma.
• Ability to regularly work 10-12 hour shifts.
• Ability to regularly travel/drive a territory/route.
• Ability to travel overnight approximately 1-2 nights/week

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, 75 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Able to perform manual dexterity tasks.
• Ability to follow and meet all safety standards and requirements.

Work for the best! Hawkins offers a competitive compensation and benefit package and is an award-winning employer and organization! Learn more about us at www.hawkinsinc.com . (NASDAQ: HWKN)

All resumes/applications must be submitted online at www.hawkinsinc.com/careers

Hawkins, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status.

Hawkins, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace Employer