Bachelor's/associate degree in a related field, or 5+ years of equivalent trade experience in a shop environment
2+ years of direct sales experience in industrial sales (strongly preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Technical and mechanical ability to work with tools and machines
Proficiency with Salesforce.com or other CRM (preferred)
Demonstrated time management skills and ability to set priorities
Knowledge of hydraulic, electric, pneumatic, and mechanical systems (preferable)
Ability to develop and present programs to both customers and sales organization
Fluent in Spanish (a plus)
Responsibilities
Manage, grow, and develop a sales territory with a matrix of distribution customers designated to support and represent the total breadth of Stanley Black & Decker industrial solution brands (DeWalt, Stanley, Lenox, Proto, Irwin)
Demonstrate the value of Stanley Black & Decker’s total product portfolio and services by identifying target opportunities, running product trials, and providing the customer with a cost savings analysis report
Identify end-user applications to provide the most cost-effective product recommendation that improves customer's economic efficiency in their sawing operation
Support customers with ongoing sales service in sales analysis, inventory control, and promotions
Manage administrative aspects and timely reporting for all territory management areas, including Expense Management (travel and samples), paperwork, forecasts, gap plans, upside opportunities, and other requests from leadership
Keep distributors motivated and informed about products and keep sales personnel focused on technical services as a value-added service
Create and present a value-based method of communication with distribution and end users
Solve end-user problems through troubleshooting, minor repairs, alignment, and calibration of equipment, as well as product performance and trials to achieve optimum product performance