Field Technical Sales Rep: Route Growth & Training

Hawkins, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. is seeking a Technical Sales Representative (Route Sales) to own a defined territory, manage schedules, and work directly with customers to deliver solutions and products. The role blends sales, service, and hands-on physical work with paid on-the-job training.

You will visit customers, deliver chemical products and equipment, build long-term relationships, and support branch operations, often with long days in the field and some travel, plus base pay with commission opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement (must be 21+).
• Able to pass a DOT physical and drug screening.
• 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.

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.
• Provide hands-on service of equipment, including 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Sales experience

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Ability to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hawkins, Inc. is seeking a Technical Sales Representative (Route Sales) to own a defined territory, manage schedules, and work directly with customers to deliver solutions and products. The role blends sales, service, and hands-on physical work with paid on-the-job training.

You will visit customers, deliver chemical products and equipment, build long-term relationships, and support branch operations, often with long days in the field and some travel, plus base pay with commission opportunities.