This is primarily a relational selling and customer service role with very limited cold calling.

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL - In-Person

Travel: 25%, 2 weeks at a time

Travel locations: USA, Brasil, Mexico, Argentina, Germany

Start: ASAP

Compensation: Straight salary 80-100K, after 1 year of employment, eligible for profit sharing paid out in November and April. Relocation package included.

***We are not able to consider candidates with sponsorship needs (OPT candidates included) at this time. Thank you.***

Our client is a global leader in insect screen, solar control fabrics, drawn wire, engineered products, and specialty fabrics, the company was founded in 1952 and remains family-owned. An opening is currently available in the Tuscaloosa office for an International Sales Representative (Latin America), requiring fluent Spanish, 25% travel in the region, and full-time, in-person work at corporate headquarters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will have expert knowledge of the company’s capabilities and product portfolio
• Will maintain pricing and terms of sales as directed for the assigned sales territory
• Will perform sales activities in compliance with export regulations
• Will provide prompt customer service, including order entry, quotations, sampling, and product support
• Will act as the “voice of the customer” for new product development, improvements, and feedback
• Will respond to customer complaints and coordinate corrective actions, billing corrections, and credits
• Will manage and respond to inquiries via email, website, and phone
• Will prepare monthly sales reports for the assigned territory
• Will plan and travel internationally within the assigned sales territory
• Will be able to travel internationally, including solo trips to multiple countries for up to two weeks as required
• Will plan and attend international trade shows and trade missions
• Will host international customers and prospects for office visits and plant tours
• Will monitor and report competitor activities to management
• Will provide customer and country information to Credit Management
• Will monitor regional and country political and economic risks
• Will translate and/or edit foreign language marketing materials and support website development

• 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 within Latin America is preferred.

• Valid Driver's license required

• Valid passport

• Ability to travel 25% internationally

• Customer Service and Relationship Management experience

Languages Required:

• Fluency in English & Spanish 
• Working knowledge of Portuguese preferred