What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Sales Representative - Spanish and Portuguese position at SK Services?
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL - In-Person
Travel: 25%, 2 weeks at a time
Travel locations: USA, Brasil, Mexico, Argentina, Germany
Start: ASAP
***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. Its manufacturing and corporate offices are in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with additional offices and warehouses in California, Italy, India, and Asia, exporting products worldwide. The company is ISO registered and an equal opportunity employer. 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
1. Will have expert knowledge of the company'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 plan and travel internationally to the assigned sales territory
10. Will be able to travel internationally, including solo trips to multiple countries for periods
of up to two weeks, as required.
11. Will plan and attend international trade show and trade missions
12. Will host international customers and prospects for office visits and plant tours
13. Will monitor and report to management on competitor activities
14. Will provide customer and country information to Credit Management
15. Will monitor regional and country political and economic risks
16. Will translate and/or edit foreign language advertising and promotional media and website development
Job Requirements
- 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
Offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit packet, plus a great work environment.
