Trade Specialist - Austin, TX

Come build your career with a global team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

About the role

As a field-based Trades Specialist in Austin, TX, you’ll join our Commercial Construction field sales team. You’ll drive top-line sales by selling DEWALT PTE, HTAS, STANLEY, LENOX, IRWIN, BOSTITCH, and PORTERCABLE brands to end-user customers. This role involves establishing and maintaining key relationships, managing contracts and programs, and mentoring local market teams on end-user development.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets based on division and local market goals.
• Develop and maintain key relationships with end-user partners through product and service solutions, including management of CORE and other SBD user contracts.
• Teach and mentor local market teams on end-user development, including identifying key contacts (trade associations, safety personnel, engineers, etc.) and aligning efforts with product managers, distributors, and service centers.
• Partner with Channel Marketing to implement and coordinate marketing initiatives.
• Maintain and use SalesForce.com as a CRM and planning tool.
• Communicate successes and failures to refine processes and improve future outcomes with key accounts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Marketing, or related fields preferred; relevant construction field experience may substitute for higher education.
• 3+ years of experience in sales or marketing for construction supplies, with a proven track record selling to high-level executives, C-suite, and jobsite directors.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, problem-solving, verbal and written communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, life, vision, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Tuition reimbursement and access to learning resources, including a digital learning portal and Lean Academy.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs.
• Opportunities for career growth, skill development, and global mobility across 60+ brands.
• Purpose-driven culture with volunteerism, community engagement, and sustainable business practices.

Pay

The total target cash compensation range for this position is $84,000.00 - $135,200.00, inclusive of base salary and target variable cash compensation (e.g., sales incentives or commission). The range may vary based on job level, geographic location, experience, and local wage requirements. Eligible for annual merit increases.