Sales Representative - Schuyler NY Facility

 Sales Representative

New England Wood Pellet LLC - Schuyler NY Facility

New England Wood Pellet LLC seeks a full-time Sales Representative to oversee all sales and public relations activity at its state-of-the-art wood pellet manufac turing plant in Schuyler, New York (just east of Utica).  New England Wood Pellet is the largest distributor and manufacturer of wood pellet fuel in the northeastern U.S., and is growing rapidly. This is a challenging professional position with advancement opportunity for the right individual.  The position will report to the General Manager for Procurement and Sales at the company’s corporate headquarters in Jaffrey NH, and work closely with sales staff located at other company facilities in Jaffrey NH and a planned facility in Deposit NY.  The position will work out of the Schuyler plant facility.

Responsibilities

• In close coordination with the New England Wood Pellet sales team, develop and implement an on-going sales strategy for the entire production volume of the Schuyler Wood Pellet plant
• Cultivate, recruit, and support a network of retail dealers throughout NY State and western New England, with a strong emphasis on unparalleled customer service
• Negotiate creative sales and marketing and distribution strategies that complement direct retail sales
• Work closely with retailers and our customer service department to address and resolve product quality issues that may arise
• Promote the use of wood pellet fuel through a marketing campaign that may include advertising through mass and electronic media, cooperative marketing with retailers, public presentations, and other creative approaches
• Build and promote bulk wood pellet fuel sales and distribution, in cooperation with New England Wood Pellet’s Propell Energy subsidiary
• Be the principal public relations representative for the Schuyler facility, to include involvement in community events, industry promotional activities, public policy development, local/state/regional regulatory affairs, and other activities
• Assist with other responsibilities at the Schuyler facility as needed and directed by the General Manager

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of proven experience in sales and marketing
• Excellent proven communication skills, both written and oral
• Excellent proven interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Proven ability to work cooperatively as a member of a company-wide sales team
• Efficient, focused work habits and ability to be highly productive with minimal day-to-day direct supervision
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends, and travel extensively

Desired Qualifications

• 2 or 4 year degree in sales, marketing, communications, business or related degree
• Management and supervisory experience
• Strong personal commitment to and knowledge about renewable biomass thermal energy and sustainable use of forest resources for energy
• Strong familiarity with the geography of New York State

Salary and Benefits

This is a salaried professional position. Starting salary negotiable based on experience.  New England Wood Pellet offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, 401K, paid vacation and holidays, and full reimbursement of travel expenses.  New England Wood Pellet is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Procedure

Please submit cover letter, resume, representative writing samples, and contact information for three references to:

Sales Representative Search

New England Wood Pellet LLC

PO Box 532

Jaffrey NH  03452

Application Deadline: November 13, 2009

Please, no phone calls.