Sales Engineer - Power Tools

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Sales Engineer - Power Tools - Minneapolis, MN

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

The Territory Sales Engineer (Power Tools) will report to the Director, Regional Sales and be located remotely, supporting the Upper Midwest region. This position will have regular interaction with marketing, operations, customer service and other support groups. The Territory Sales Manager is responsible for developing and establishing sales relationships with Distributors and Direct End User markets. Direct end-user business typically requires an increased hands-on approach to meet the customer demands and best local competition.

Come build your future with us!

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Establish, develop, and maintain business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in assigned territory to generate new business to exceed sales targets
• Increase sales and improve customer service to existing account base, while prospecting new customers and growing market share within the designated territory including distribution and direct accounts
• Proactively listen to and understand the customer’s needs and identify viable solutions, technical support, and business opportunities
• Utilize Value Selling techniques to win business
• Obtain and maintain excellent product knowledge to present entire Apex Tool Group product line, demonstrating technical knowledge regarding function and application
• Communicate throughout organization – sales, marketing, and operations as necessary to support and develop business
• Maintain knowledge of competitive products and prices related to Power Tools
• Opportunity and funnel management to forecast sales by product category in salesforce.com.
• Weekly updates to summarize accurate opportunity pipeline by product category.
• Report on activity within the territory, user feedback, trends, competitive actions and any recommendations to improve productivity

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• BS in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field or equivalent of 5+ years of outside sales or sales engineer experience
• Professional Value Based Selling experience
• Mechanical and technical aptitude
• Demonstrated track record for past sales growth
• Industrial and/or manufacturing outside sales experience
• Industrial Distribution and OEM markets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time outside of local territory for meetings, special customer visits, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position’s anticipated annual salary range is $76,000— $114,000. Apex Tool Group’s competitive compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term coverage/insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, educational assistance, 15 days paid vacation, and 11 paid holidays.

At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we’re passionate about innovation. Whether that be products, processes or operations, our associates strive to find new ways each day to help our end-users solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the job site – we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.4 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,900 global associates have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX® that professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike can trust to get the job done. With our roots dating back to the 1800s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and end-user safety in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.
Our six core values – Customers come first, Integrity in all we do, Continuous improvement, Innovation for growth, Passion to succeed and Best talent, one team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become a reality, join us! #WeBuildATG