Technical Sales Specialist

51186

About Us

As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand.  Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.

STIHL is seeking a highly motivated Technical Sales Specialist to join our team! With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it's a great time to join the STIHL team. The ideal candidate must reside in Minnesota, North Dakota or Northwestern Wisconsin or be able to relocate.

Position highlights include:

Competitive Compensation with multiple bonus opportunities
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
Pension Plan & 401k with employer match
Vacation, Sick, & Paid Holidays

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Develops, implements, demonstrates and evaluates product training programs.
Initiates contacts with actual and potential customers, to include landscapers, loggers, golf courses, contractors, arborists and municipalities.
Maintains appropriate communications with Sales, Territory, Technical and Branch Managers to include a 60-day activity calendar.
Submits regular trip and program reports.
Attends trade shows, dealer open houses, and other dealer-specific events to promote the general relations between STIHL and individual dealers and end users.
Develops and implements training programs for product demonstrations, usage, service, etc. to be marketed to dealers and other parties in order to demonstrate, train and support STIHL products.
Actively markets programs through various media including bulk mailings, telephone and personal solicitations, trade show activities and other functions as assigned.
Conducts training at branch location, dealer locations or other designated venue.
Transports all required materials and sets up/closes down training equipment.
Follows up on feedback from sessions.
All work affecting product quality shall be competent on the basis of appropriate education, training, skills, and experience.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Incumbent will support Minnesota, North Dakota & Northwestern Wisconsin.

Specifications

High school diploma or equivalent plus additional formal education or training.
3 years of related technical experience, 2 years of training experience, or demonstrated related ability.
Minimum of 3 days per week of overnight travel by road and/or air.
Frequent bending, lifting/moving up to 50 lbs., reaching, standing, walking.
Visual and hearing acuity.