Technical Sales Route Representative with Delivery

You can be part of an important industry with Hawkins, a trusted and well-known leader in the chemical industry for 80 years. This is your opportunity to learn and develop a career at Hawkins. In this role you can become part of Water Treatment Group as a Technical Route Sales Representative – a delivery, service, sales, and support role. 

ABOUT HAWKINS

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributor, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals, reagent grade laboratory chemicals, and other specialty ingredients sold to municipalities and a wide variety of industries. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota with 44 facilities in 20 states, Hawkins creates value for its customers through superb customer service and support, quality products and personalized applications.

Our Water Treatment division provides 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.  We utilize a route salesperson/delivery approach in supplying products and equipment to our customers, and our Technical Sales Representatives are trained to handle on-the-spot service on equipment and find system solutions.

Learn more about us at  www.hawkinsinc.com. (NASDAQ: HWKN)

ABOUT THE JOB

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 objectives of customer satisfaction, sales and safety. 

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Many aspects of this job are learned through company-provided paid on-the-job training!          

Responsibilities

• Call on existing and new customers to maintain and grow business through selling, problem-solving and support.  Develop productive, professional relationships with new and existing customers.
• Develop and grow territory within a regional market.
• Efficiently and safely deliver chemical and other products to customers with company truck.
• Provide "hands-on" service of Hawkins’ and customers’ equipment, which may include visually inspecting and repairing chemical feed equipment.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness and responsibilities of the branch team, including warehouse functions.

ABOUT YOU

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Hazmat endorsement (we will assist in training for the CDL - must meet DOT and company requirements)
• Ability to pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to regularly work 10-12 hour shifts and travel/drive a territory/route, including occasional overnights
• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds 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/careers.

All resumes/applications must be submitted online.

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