Trades Specialist - New Orleans

About the role

The role of Trades Specialist involves selling DEWALT, HTAS, STANLEY, LENOX, IRWIN, BOSTITCH, PORTERCABLE brands to end-user customers in the commercial construction field. Key responsibilities include establishing and maintaining key relationships, teaching and mentoring local market teams, and implementing marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Achieve top-line sales targets based on division and local market goals & objectives.
• Sell to high-level executives, C-Suite, and jobsite directors.
• Develop and maintain key relationships with end-user partners.
• Teach and mentor local market teams on end-user development processes.
• Coordinate marketing initiatives with Channel Marketing.
• Maintain and use SalesForce.com as a CRM and planning tool.
• Communicate successes and failures to improve processes and future success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Marketing, or related fields preferred.
• Relevant construction field experience could be substituted for higher education.
• 3+ years of experience in Sales or Marketing for Construction Supplies.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, problem-solving, verbal and written communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Valid Driver's License and physical ability to travel up to 50% within territory assignment.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.

Qualifications

• Career path opportunities within a global company with 60+ brands.
• Lifelong learning philosophy with access to learning resources.
• Diverse and inclusive culture fostering respect and collaboration.
• Purpose-driven company committed to community involvement and sustainability.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to teach and mentor others.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Effective negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, retirement benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off and personal days.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Virtual position with up to 50% travel required.