Outside Sales Representative

$70,000 - $70,000/Yr

Buffalo Biodiesel - Detroit, MI

Full-time - Senior

Detroit, MI

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. is in growth mode and currently seeking Outside Sales Representatives to join our team! This position is focused on building relationships and canvassing entities with deep fryers to contract for the purchase of their used cooking oils. The company operates in 15 states and services over 22,000 locations. This role is primarily a purchasing/business development role, meaning there is no customer service or order taking involved. The company emphasizes that there are no expectations to work holidays or long weekends, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule. As an Outside Sales Representative, you will be responsible for canvassing locations that are within a drive time of no more than 1.5 hours from your designated area or depot location. The company provides both a company car and a cell phone to facilitate your work. Mandatory working hours require you to make your first stop by 9 AM and your last stop after 4 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Thursdays, you are required to canvass bars, with the first stop by 2 PM and the last stop after 10 PM. The position typically involves working 50+ hours a week, Monday through Friday. Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. has been in business since 2005 and is dedicated to collecting and recycling used cooking oil. The company is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and complies with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act. This role offers a base pay of $70,000, with additional sales bonuses available for every new contract if you meet the required metrics. Motivated representatives can easily earn over six figures by hitting their sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with entities that have deep fryers to contract for the purchase of used cooking oils.
• Canvass locations within a 1.5-hour drive from the designated area or depot location.
• Conduct cold calling to generate new business opportunities.
• Meet mandatory working hours and sales metrics to qualify for bonuses.
• Utilize provided company car and cell phone for work-related activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of successful cold calling experience required.
• Driver License with Clean Motor Vehicle Report required.
• Hard working and reliable.
• Drug-free status required.
• Ability to travel to Canada required.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Bilingual in Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Cantonese, Hindi, or Bengali is a bonus.

Benefits

• Company vehicle and phone.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with 4% matching after one year.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.