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 U.S.A. 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 in our Tuscaloosa 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 these goals.

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 within Latin America is preferred.

Valid Driver's license required

Languages Required:

Fluency in English & Spanish

Working knowledge of Portuguese preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

      Will have expert knowledge of Phifer's capabilities and product portfolio

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

      Will perform sales activities according to export regulation compliance

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

       Will provide "voice of the customer" for creation of new products, product improvements and complaints

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

       Will respond to email, website and phone inquiries

      Will create monthly sales reports for the assigned sales territory

       Will plan and travel internationally to the assigned sales territory

    Will be able to travel internationally, including solo trips to multiple countries for periods

of up to two weeks, as required.

    Will plan and attend international trade show and trade missions

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

     Will monitor and report to management on competitor activities

     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 advertising and promotional media and web site development

Phifer Incorporated offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit packet, plus a great work environment.

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