International Sales Representative

Phifer IncorporatedTuscaloosa, AL

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Job Description

Overview:

Phifer Incorporated is a leader in the insect screen, solar control fabrics, drawn wire, engineered products and designed fabrics industries. Founded in 1952, Phifer Inc. is a family owned business established on providing a safe work environment, quality products and outstanding service. Manufacturing and corporate offices are located in our state-of-the-art facilities in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with warehousing/offices in California, Italy, India, and Asia. Phifer exports all products worldwide. Phifer Incorporated is ISO registered and is an equal opportunity employer.Phifer Incorporated currently has an opening based in our Tuscaloosa, AL office for an International Sales Representative (Latin America). The position of International Sales Representative is responsible for the sales and marketing of all Phifer products to current and potential customers within the Latin America Market. This role requires fluent written and spoken communication in Spanish. Travel is required 25% of the time in Latin America and possible travel outside of this region to meet company objectives and goals. This position does require 100% in person work at our corporate office located in Tuscaloosa, AL. Remote or hybrid work is not an option for this position.

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be self-motivated with the drive and ability to work independently. They will be a high energy individual with strong interpersonal skills and ethical principles.

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Marketing, Business or another closely related field is required.

Excellent Communications in English & Spanish – Verbal and written

Proficient in Microsoft 2016 Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Previous experience in International Business/Sales within Latin America is preferred.

Valid Driver's license and Passport required

Languages Required:

Fluency in English & Spanish (Verbal and Written)
Working knowledge of Portuguese preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Will have expert knowledge of Phifer’s capabilities and product portfolio.

2. Will maintain pricing and terms of sales as directed for the assigned sales territory.

3. Will perform sales activities according to export regulation compliance.

4. Will provide prompt customer service to customer inquiries, including order entry, quotations, sampling and product knowledge.

5. Will provide “voice of the customer” for creation of new products, product improvements and complaints.

6. Will respond to customer complaints, issue corrective actions and/or processing of billing corrections and credits.

7. Will respond to email, website and phone inquiries.

8. Will create monthly sales reports for the assigned sales territory.

9. Will be able to travel internationally to the assigned sales territory, including solo trips to multiple countries for periods of up to two weeks, as required.

10. Will plan and attend international trade show and trade missions.

11. Will host international customers and prospects for office visits and plant tours.

12. Will monitor and report to management on competitor activities.

13. Will provide customer and country information to Credit Management.

14. Will monitor regional and country political and economic risks.

15. Will translate and/or edit foreign language advertising and promotional media and web site development.Phifer Incorporated offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit packet. This is a non-commission Sales position.

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What employment applies to this position at Phifer Incorporated?

Phifer Incorporated lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Phifer Incorporated?

Phifer Incorporated is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What benefits are offered by Phifer Incorporated for this role?

Phifer Incorporated offers Paid Vacation for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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