International Sales Representative - Spanish and Portuguese

This is primarily a relational selling and customer service role with very limited cold calling.Location: Tuscaloosa, AL - In-PersonTravel: 25%, 2 weeks at a timeTravel locations: USA, Brasil, Mexico, Argentina, GermanyStart: ASAPCompensation: 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.RESPONSIBILITIESWill have expert knowledge of the company's capabilities and product portfolioWill maintain pricing and terms of sales as directed for the assigned sales territoryWill perform sales activities in compliance with export regulationsWill provide prompt customer service, including order entry, quotations, sampling, and product supportWill act as the "voice of the customer" for new product development, improvements, and feedbackWill respond to customer complaints and coordinate corrective actions, billing corrections, and creditsWill manage and respond to inquiries via email, website, and phoneWill prepare monthly sales reports for the assigned territoryWill plan and travel internationally within the assigned sales territoryWill be able to travel internationally, including solo trips to multiple countries for up to two weeks as requiredWill plan and attend international trade shows and trade missionsWill host international customers and prospects for office visits and plant toursWill monitor and report competitor activities to managementWill provide customer and country information to Credit ManagementWill monitor regional and country political and economic risksWill translate and/or edit foreign language marketing materials and support website development