Bilingual Outside Sales - McAllen, TX

Rubber & Gasket Company of America; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) and PTO

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Rubber & Gasket Company of America is seeking a Bilingual Outside Sales Representative in McAllen, Texas. This role involves working closely with customers to build long-term relationships while travelling up to 150 miles. You will compile sales leads, present products, prepare contracts, and maintain records, all crucial in supporting our business growth.

Candidates must be reliable, motivated, and have at least a high school diploma. Knowledge of industrial sales is preferred. Extensive daily travel and bilingual communication skills are vital for success.

Qualifications

• Strong customer management skills.
• At least two years of industrial sales experience preferred.
• General knowledge of operational needs of related industries.

Responsibilities

• Compile lists of prospective customers for sales leads.
• Establish relationships by traveling to call on customers.
• Display products and emphasize features to customers.
• Prepare sales contracts and maintain customer records.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish & English)

Sales Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At RGA, you're not just working a job-you're investing in your future. As part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) , you earn real equity and get a voice in a company that treats you like a person, not a number. That means when we grow, you grow . Whether you're starting out or looking to advance, this is a place where your work makes a real impact-and where leadership listens.

Why You'll Like It Here:

• Real Ownership - You earn equity. That means real financial growth, not just a paycheck.
• Supportive, Respectful Culture - We treat you like a pro and trust you to do your job-no micromanaging
• Strong Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, vacation, holidays, and stock ownership.
• Career Growth - Learn hands-on skills and move up fast. Many of our managers started on the floor.
• Purposeful Work - What you build here helps keep America running-schools, farms, factories, and more.

You Belong Here If You're:

• Reliable, motivated, and ready to learn
• Proud of your work and your team
• Looking for more than just another job

Sound like you? Don't wait-apply today and start building a future you truly own.

THIS POSITION IS FOR A BILINGUAL INDIVIDUAL. YOU MUST READ, WRITE & SPEAK BOTH SPANISH & ENGLISH.

Job Summary:

Our Outside Sales Representatives sell products to business and industrial establishments or individuals at their place of business. Works with Inside Sales Representatives to ensure orders are processed quickly and accurately. Maintains long-term relationships with customers. This is a safety sensitive position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Compile lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, web sites and other sources

· Travel throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers in order to establish relationships, to solicit orders and regular reoccurring business

· Display or demonstrate products, using samples or catalogs, and emphasize salable features

· Quote prices and credit terms and prepare sales contracts/purchase orders for orders obtained

· Estimate date of delivery for customer based on knowledge of company production and delivery schedules

· Prepare reports of business transactions and keep expense accounts

· Work with Inside Sales Team to maintain account activities and literature

· Track inventory levels

· Coordinate customer training

· Enter new customer data and other sales data for current and prospective customers into database for customer relationship purposes

· Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contacts

· Investigate and resolve customer problems with products, service and/or deliveries

· Attend trade shows

· Other duties as assigned by management

· Regular and reliable attendance required

· Follow directions of supervisors and trainers

· Follow directions of RGA policies and procedures

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Education and Experience:

· Required: High school diploma or equivalent

· Preferred: At least two years industrial sales experience preferred

· Required: General knowledge of operational needs of manufacturing, aggregate material supplies and other similar industries

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

· Must have a valid, active Driver’s License with an insurable driving record

Travel

· Extensive daily travel by car throughout assigned territory of up to an 150-mile radius

Physical Demands

· Ability to occassionally lift at least 50 lbs frequently

· Must be able to repetitively stand, climb, stoop, crouch, reach, walk, and bend

· Required to sit in vehicle hours daily

· Must be able to talk and hear

· Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions

· Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.

· Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places and vibration.

· Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold or heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and very loud noise levels.