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Professional Tools Specialist

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In short

Emerson is seeking a motivated Professional Tools Specialist for its North America sales team, based in the Detroit, MI area. This role involves selling, promoting, and demonstrating RIDGID & Greenlee tools and equipment to end-users in the electrical, mechanical, utility, and plumbing sectors, requiring strong customer relationship building and territory management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Directly promote the entire RIDGID/Greenlee product line to end-users in Electrical, Mechanical, Utility, Plumbing, and Industrial segments.
  • Develop relationships at all customer levels including electricians, plumbers, linemen, foremen, superintendents, safety directors, and owners.
  • Conduct training for apprentices and journeymen at local union and non-union training centers.
  • Communicate and demonstrate the value proposition of Faster-Safer-Easier tools.
  • Develop and execute plans for product specification and standardization at key end-user customers.
  • Work with Product Managers on leads and execute local tool placement.
  • Support multiple territories and channels by following up on pre-qualified leads.
  • Foster relationships with team members, customers, and distribution partners.
  • Understand end-user customer needs and articulate solutions.
  • Submit presentations, expense reports, and other plans in a timely manner.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience with tool applications.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with electrical, utility or plumbing tools.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to synthesize information clearly.
  • Good organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proven track record of achieving goals and sales targets.
  • Strong time and territory management skills.
  • Willingness and ability to travel 50%, including overnight stays.
  • Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and comply with company driving policies.
  • Ability to safely lift, carry, and maneuver industrial tools and product inventory.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States (sponsorship not available).

Desired Qualifications

  • Proficiency in MS Outlook.
  • CRM Application experience is a plus.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing or other Pipe Trades.
  • Experience with distribution channels, with emphasis on industrial, plumbing, & electrical channels.
  • Sales experience.

Benefits

  • Variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • 401(k).
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee resource groups.
  • Recognition programs.
  • Flexible time off plans.
  • Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal).
  • Vacation and holiday leave.
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Company

Emerson

Job Posted

1 week ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Remote

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Detroit, United States

Elyria, United States

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