Professional Tool Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Promote, sell, and demonstrate RIDGID and Greenlee tools and equipment

• Advocate the entire product range to end users in electrical, mechanical, utility, plumbing, and industrial sectors

• Build relationships with customers at all levels of the client hierarchy

• Engage with local union and non-union training centers to conduct apprenticeship and journeyman training

• Clearly communicate and demonstrate the Faster-Safer-Easier value proposition

• Create and implement strategies to specify and standardize products with key end-user clients

• Document demonstrations, training sessions, and opportunities utilizing the 360 data capture application

• Timely submission of presentations, expense reports, and other plans

• Collaborate with Product Managers on leads from regional, national, and global construction and utility firms

• Place tools with customers locally and conduct cold calls to potential prospects

• Provide support across multiple territories and channels with PTS Leads

• Follow up on pre-qualified leads from sales managers, product managers, distributor sales, and clients

• Work together with RIDGID/Greenlee team members, end-user clients, and distribution partners

• Share leads, competitive insights, and market trends with the sales team

• Comprehend end-user needs and challenges and convey suitable solutions

• Report directly to the Regional Sales Manager

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in tool applications

• Strong mechanical aptitude concerning electrical, utility, or plumbing tools

• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to synthesize extensive information into clear, concise summaries

• Good organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and influencing abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proven history of meeting goals and sales targets

• Effective time and territory management capabilities

• Willingness and availability to travel 50%, including overnight stays

• Capability to maintain a valid driver's license and adhere to company driving policies

• Ability to safely lift, carry, and maneuver industrial tools and product inventory for demonstrations and trade shows

• Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available

• Proficiency in MS Outlook is preferred

• Experience with CRM applications is preferred

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or other pipe trades is preferred

• Familiarity with distribution channels is preferred

• Sales experience is preferred

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance plans

• Dental coverage

• Vision coverage

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k)

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee resource groups

• Employee recognition

• Flexible time off plans

• Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)

• Vacation leave

• Holiday leave

• Ongoing career development

• Mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities

• Flexible, competitive benefits plans supporting physical, mental, financial, and social needs