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 is strongly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required
Technical and mechanical ability to work with tools and machines
Proficiency with Salesforce.com or other CRM is preferred
Demonstrated time management skills, ability to set priorities is required
Knowledge of hydraulic, electric, pneumatic, and mechanical systems is preferable
Must be able to develop and present programs to both customers and sales organization
Fluent in Spanish is a plus
Willingness to travel overnight within territory
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 to show the difference between cost and price
Identify end-user application to provide most cost-effective product recommendation that will improve customer's economic efficiency as it pertains to their sawing operation
Support customers with ongoing sales service in sales analysis, inventory control, 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 product and keeping sales personnel focused on technical services as important value-added service when selling
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