ABOUT HAWKINS
Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributor, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands of organizations across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.
ABOUT HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP
The Hawkins Water Treatment Group supplies products to customers in 29 states across the central U.S. Utilizing a route salesperson approach, we provide products and equipment to treat drinking water, municipal and industrial wastewater, industrial process, agricultural, and non-residential swimming pool water. The Water Treatment Group has an excellent reputation and a strong operational capacity to deliver expertise and customer satisfaction, and we are looking to continue our track record of successful growth.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Route Sales Driver (or Technical Sales Rep) 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 be a strong contributor and help meet the objectives of safety, customer satisfaction and sales growth. This position works independently – but help is always just a phone call away! The work week is generally Monday through Friday with 10+ hour days and an occasional overnight route.
Many aspects of this job – from driving to chemical handling to sales – are learned through paid on-the-job training!
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, 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, include warehouse functions like shipping, receiving, inventory, etc.
ABOUT YOU
- 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
Benefits of working for Hawkins, an award-winning employer, include:
- Paid on-the-job training
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Generous 401(k) employer match
- Company-paid uniforms
- Cell phone stipend
- Company credit card for overnight stays
- A focus on YOUR DEVELOPMENT
All resumes/applications must be submitted online at
https://recruiting.ultipro.com/HAW1003HAWK/JobBoard/0e422649-c0e9-4ebe-b9a0-a4e1754f803a/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=2ba38c0a-a380-4777-80d1-d14c3f0ac6b1&sourceId=be3b47fd-50ef-4a32-bfa4-41ad71139029
Hawkins, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status.
Hawkins, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace Employer