Professional Tool Sales Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Sell, promote, and showcase RIDGID® and Greenlee® professional tools and equipment.

• Advocate for and support the product range with end users in electrical, mechanical, utility, plumbing, industrial, and construction sectors.

• Establish and nurture relationships with tradespeople, supervisors, safety leaders, purchasing professionals, project teams, and business owners.

• Conduct product demonstrations, training sessions, and educational presentations.

• Create and implement strategies to boost product specification, adoption, and standardization within designated territories and key customer accounts.

• Collaborate with Product Managers, Territory Managers, Regional Sales Managers, Professional Tool Specialist Leads, and distribution partners.

• Assist with strategic initiatives, qualified leads, and customer opportunities.

• Record demonstrations, training activities, opportunities, presentations, and expenses utilizing reporting and CRM tools.

• Identify customer challenges and propose aligned solutions.

• Share market insights, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback with the wider sales team.

• Report directly to the Regional Sales Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Familiarity with tool applications and a strong mechanical aptitude related to electrical, utility, plumbing, or similar tools.

• Preferred experience or knowledge of electrical systems and associated tools.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to distill extensive information into clear and concise messages.

• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and influencing capabilities.

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven history of meeting goals and sales targets.

• Effective time and territory management skills.

• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

• Must reside in the Seattle/Tacoma, Washington area.

• Capability to safely lift, carry, and handle various industrial tools and product inventory.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook is preferred.

• Experience with CRM applications is a plus.

• Preferred experience in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or other pipe trades.

• Experience with distribution channels, particularly in industrial, plumbing, and electrical sectors, is preferred.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance plans.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• 401(k) plan.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Employee resource groups.

• Recognition programs.

• Flexible time off plans.

• Paid parental leave.

• Vacation leave.

• Holiday leave.

• Mentorship opportunities.

• Training sessions.

• Leadership opportunities.

• Competitive compensation.

• Integrated benefits offerings.

• Employee development programs.